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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: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202006
ModelCorollaCorollaOptima
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,050 $25,550 $19,100
Premium Package 1,535    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Floor mats 224 224 85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
Premium Package 1,366    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 139 139 65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
Options (change) 2,317 782 2,400
Options (change) 1,904 538 1,964
Destination 995 995 590
Total Price $25,362 $27,327 $22,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,937
Model Year202020202006
ModelCorollaCorollaOptima
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionCVT-10CVT-10T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/40 MPG31/40 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$25,362$27,327$22,090
Adjustments for Features-4,990-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,372$21,787$22,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020202006
ModelCorollaCorollaOptima
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,840$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,990$5,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-570-3110

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202006
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.3 in185.8 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%

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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