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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: $19,675

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $569

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,375

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420082008
ModelCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,000 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,592 $15,810 $18,510
Bodyside moldings 209    
Floor mats 225    
Stability control   650 650
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,395  
Rear spoiler   200 200
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 140    
Stability control   580 580
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,150  
Rear spoiler   160 160
Options (change) 434 2,245 850
Options (change) 265 1,890 740
Destination 810 675 675
Total Price $20,244 $19,675 $21,420
Total Invoice $18,667 $18,375 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $361
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $484
Model Year201420082008
ModelCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4162hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$20,244$19,675$21,420
Adjustments for Features-1,8850-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,359$19,675$18,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$955$0
Total Invoice$18,667$18,375$19,925
Adjustments for Features-1,7380-2,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,929$18,375$17,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$962$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420082008
ModelCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,360$1,475$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7380-2,512

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length182.6 in186.4 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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