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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: $21,120

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,390

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $6,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $25,440 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $16,570 $16,674 $23,755 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Package 860   3,600    
Entune 1,170 1,170      
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51 50 50 50
Remote start 529 529 425 425 425
Sunroof   420      
Premium Package 765   3,283    
Entune 1,041 1,041      
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35 42 42 42
Remote start 380 380 353 353 353
Sunroof   373      
Options (change) 2,810 2,370 4,075 475 475
Options (change) 2,348 1,956 3,678 395 395
Destination 760 760 895 895 895
Total Price $21,480 $21,120 $30,410 $28,225 $37,460
Total Invoice $19,678 $19,390 $28,328 $26,313 $34,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,480$21,120$30,410$28,225$37,460
Adjustments for Features-6500-6,830-3,505-11,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,830$21,120$23,580$24,720$25,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$1,140$2,125
Total Invoice$19,678$19,390$28,328$26,313$34,771
Adjustments for Features-5950-6,362-3,268-10,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,083$19,390$21,966$23,045$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0$1,079$1,894

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012201720172017
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLESEXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125 $125
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $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 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25 $25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,570$2,920$9,750$6,425$14,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$6,830$3,505$11,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-5950-6,362-3,268-10,911

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested77522%
Total Not Requested280078%

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