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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: $23,953

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $7,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,021

Toyota Corolla XLE   
Difference: $7,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimXLEXSESXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,985 $22,730 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $20,357 $21,047 $25,040 $29,555
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349    
Entune Audio with Navigation 525 525    
Door sill trim plates 199 199    
Premium Package     2,950  
Navigation system     1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274    
Entune Audio with Navigation 360 388    
Door sill trim plates 135 135    
Premium Package     2,635  
Navigation system     1,250  
Options (change) 1,073 1,073 4,350 0
Options (change) 769 797 3,885 0
Destination 895 895 800 800
Total Price $23,953 $24,698 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $22,021 $22,739 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,890
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimXLEXSESXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6
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$23,953$24,698$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-500-875-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,953$24,198$31,075$31,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0$445
Total Invoice$22,021$22,739$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-460-814-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,021$22,279$28,911$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$258$0$304

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelCorollaCorollaOptimaOptima
TrimXLEXSESXHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive, small   $5
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
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 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,450$6,825$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$875$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-814-1,140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182013
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 Weight2,821 lb.3,224 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 Legroom41.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.4 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 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 reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested253083%

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