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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: $20,540

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,975

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760
Entune 1,170 1,170        
Premium Package 860   2,250 2,150 2,000  
Floor mats 200 200        
Sunroof   420        
Technology Package     2,000 2,000 2,000  
Entune 1,041 1,041        
Premium Package 765   2,010 1,920 1,790  
Floor mats 127 127        
Sunroof   373        
Technology Package     1,785 1,785 1,785  
Options (change) 2,230 1,790 4,250 4,150 4,000 0
Options (change) 1,933 1,541 3,795 3,705 3,575 0
Destination 760 760 750 750 750 750
Total Price $20,900 $20,540 $27,700 $29,600 $30,950 $27,250
Total Invoice $19,263 $18,975 $25,755 $27,535 $28,805 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,731
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$20,900$20,540$27,700$29,600$30,950$27,250
Adjustments for Features-6500-5,765-5,615-6,390-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$20,540$21,935$23,985$24,560$25,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$2,050$2,625$3,995
Total Invoice$19,263$18,975$25,755$27,535$28,805$25,510
Adjustments for Features-5990-5,360-5,223-5,947-1,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,664$18,975$20,395$22,312$22,858$24,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0$1,917$2,463$3,879

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXEX TurboSXHybrid
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$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
Exterior 
Body kit $0  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive, small     $5
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$3,135$2,485$8,250$8,100$8,875$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$5,765$5,615$6,390$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-5,360-5,223-5,947-1,236

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length178.7 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 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

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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