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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: $24,266

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $10,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,192

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $10,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLEXSEHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525      
All-weather floor mats 239 239      
Floor mats 224 224      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349      
Cargo net 49 49 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350
Technology Package     5,000 5,250 3,000
Cargo tray     80 80 80
Cargo mat     95 95  
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388      
All-weather floor mats 135 135      
Floor mats 139 139      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274      
Cargo net 32 32 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291
Technology Package     4,618 4,831 2,727
Cargo tray     67 67 67
Cargo mat     78 78  
Options (change) 1,386 1,386 5,575 5,825 3,480
Options (change) 940 968 5,096 5,309 3,127
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $24,266 $25,011 $37,460 $37,011 $34,875
Total Invoice $22,192 $22,910 $34,743 $34,028 $32,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,495
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLEXSEHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,266$25,011$37,460$37,011$34,875
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,850-4,550-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,266$24,511$32,610$32,461$29,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$2,810$2,661$0
Total Invoice$22,192$22,910$34,743$34,028$32,402
Adjustments for Features0-458-4,498-4,183-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,192$22,452$30,245$29,845$27,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$2,558$2,158$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXLEXSEHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row  $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$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
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$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $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   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
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$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,500$8,850$8,550$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,850$4,550$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-458-4,498-4,183-4,715

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,821 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 Legroom41.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XLE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla XSE

Entune Audio with Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested215036%
Total Not Requested382564%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested200034%
Total Not Requested382566%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested177558%
Total Not Requested130042%

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