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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: $20,191

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,646

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $5,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,600 $17,770 $25,140 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $16,284 $16,469 $23,453 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Package 2,150          
Floor mats 200 200        
Cargo net 51 51 50 50 50 50
Deluxe Audio   520        
Sunroof   890        
Technology Package       2,380    
Premium Package 1,914          
Floor mats 127 127        
Cargo net 35 35 42 42 42 42
Deluxe Audio   462        
Sunroof   793        
Technology Package       2,212    
Options (change) 2,401 1,661 50 2,430 50 50
Options (change) 2,076 1,417 42 2,254 42 42
Destination 760 760 850 850 850 850
Total Price $20,761 $20,191 $26,040 $35,475 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $19,120 $18,646 $24,345 $32,960 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,080
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4185hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$20,761$20,191$26,040$35,475$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features-6500-4,005-8,465-6,330-11,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,111$20,191$22,035$27,010$24,510$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$4,975$2,475$3,625
Total Invoice$19,120$18,646$24,345$32,960$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features-5990-3,744-7,865-5,902-10,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,521$18,646$20,601$25,095$22,855$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0$4,494$2,254$3,244

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125 $125$125
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Universal garage door opener   $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist   $25$25$25
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system   $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75 $75$75
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50  
Cargo mat$40$40$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 $250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25 $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass   $0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125  
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100 $100$100
Heated front seats   $200  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,160$2,510$6,515$10,975$8,840$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$4,005$8,465$6,330$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-3,744-7,865-5,902-10,482

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length178.7 in191.1 in
Width69.3 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.9 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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