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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,991

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,519

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $4,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014201420142014
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Premium Package 2,150            
Cargo net 51 51 50 50 50 50 50
Deluxe Audio   520          
Sunroof   890          
Panoramic sunroof       1,500      
Premium Package 1,914            
Cargo net 35 35 42 42 42 42 42
Deluxe Audio   462          
Sunroof   793          
Panoramic sunroof       1,395      
Options (change) 2,201 1,461 50 1,550 50 50 50
Options (change) 1,949 1,290 42 1,437 42 42 42
Destination 760 760 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $20,561 $19,991 $24,800 $34,345 $26,350 $28,350 $36,150
Total Invoice $18,993 $18,519 $23,271 $31,907 $24,719 $26,605 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,730
Model Year2011201120142014201420142014
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,561$19,991$24,800$34,345$26,350$28,350$36,150
Adjustments for Features-6500-3,355-8,055-3,730-4,430-9,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,911$19,991$21,445$26,290$22,620$23,920$26,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$4,845$1,175$2,475$4,725
Total Invoice$18,993$18,519$23,271$31,907$24,719$26,605$33,805
Adjustments for Features-6000-3,148-7,483-3,499-4,157-9,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,393$18,519$20,123$24,424$21,220$22,448$24,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$126$0$4,301$1,097$2,325$4,349

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120142014201420142014
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800      
5-speed manual $0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100  $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150
911 assist   $25  $25
Blind spot warning system      $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Rearview camera   $200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Vehicle health reports   $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0     
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support   $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25  $25
HD radio   $50  $50
Navigation system   $600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25  $25
Surround sound   $250  $250
Traffic information   $25  $25
Voice control for external devices   $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors   $50  $50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200  $200
Heated second row seats   $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200  $200
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim      $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels      $850
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,670$2,020$5,375$10,075$5,750$6,450$12,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$3,355$8,055$3,730$4,430$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-3,148-7,483-3,499-4,157-9,333

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112014
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length178.7 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/55R16 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Deluxe Audio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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