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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: $24,004

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $7,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,208

Toyota Corolla LE Eco   
Difference: $6,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLE EcoSHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,135 $19,365 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $17,717 $17,930 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Premium Package 3,760 3,760      
Floor mats 225 225      
Cargo net 49 49 50 50 50
Plus Package   2,300      
Cargo mat     95 95  
Premium Package 3,484 3,482      
Floor mats 140 140      
Cargo net 32 32 42 42 42
Plus Package   2,130      
Cargo mat     78 78  
Options (change) 4,034 6,334 145 145 50
Options (change) 3,656 5,784 120 120 42
Destination 835 835 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $24,004 $26,534 $32,030 $31,331 $31,445
Total Invoice $22,208 $24,549 $29,767 $28,839 $29,317

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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: $2,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,928
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLE EcoSHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4132hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,004$26,534$32,030$31,331$31,445
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,605-1,455-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,404$26,534$30,425$29,876$26,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$4,060$3,511$0
Total Invoice$22,208$24,549$29,767$28,839$29,317
Adjustments for Features-5550-1,492-1,339-4,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,653$24,549$28,275$27,500$24,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,896$3,694$2,919$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLE EcoSHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150$150  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof    $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   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125$125  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,920$4,320$5,925$5,775$9,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,605$1,455$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-5550-1,492-1,339-4,736

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.6 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,801 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Eco

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested257586%
Total Not Requested42514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested312588%
Total Not Requested42512%

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