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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: $19,169

Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $1,501

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,016

Toyota Corolla L   
Difference: $904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,300 $16,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,349 $15,245 $17,605
Bodyside moldings 209    
Floor mats 225 85 85
4-speed automatic 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795 795
2.7L V6   1,550 1,300
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,250  
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 140 65 65
4-speed automatic 567    
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710 710
2.7L V6   1,150 1,020
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,160  
Options (change) 1,034 3,680 2,180
Options (change) 832 3,085 1,795
Destination 835 590 590
Total Price $19,169 $20,670 $21,870
Total Invoice $18,016 $18,920 $19,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,503
Model Year201620062006
ModelCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4170hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,169$20,670$21,870
Adjustments for Features-1,7600-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,409$20,670$19,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$18,016$18,920$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,6540-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,362$18,920$17,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620062006
ModelCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimLLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
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  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$350
Total Value of Features$3,860$2,100$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,760$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6540-2,125

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.6 in185.8 in
Width69.9 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,820 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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