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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: $23,775

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,008

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLE EcoSSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,965 $19,195 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $17,559 $17,773 $24,760 $24,020
Premium Package 3,760 3,760 2,950  
Floor mats 225 225    
Plus Package   2,300    
Navigation system     1,400  
Premium Technology Package       5,350
Premium Package 3,484 3,482 2,635  
Floor mats 140 140    
Plus Package   2,130    
Navigation system     1,250  
Premium Technology Package       4,780
Options (change) 3,985 6,285 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 3,624 5,752 3,885 4,780
Destination 825 825 750 750
Total Price $23,775 $26,305 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $22,008 $24,350 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,505
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLE EcoSSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4132hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,775$26,305$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-6000-3,665-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,175$26,305$27,935$27,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0$0
Total Invoice$22,008$24,350$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-5550-3,409-3,592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,453$24,350$25,986$25,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,897$28$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLE EcoSSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,560$2,960$6,625$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$3,665$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-5550-3,409-3,592

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.6 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested310088%
Total Not Requested42512%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested257586%
Total Not Requested42514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested312588%
Total Not Requested42512%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested192530%
Total Not Requested453070%

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