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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelCorollaCorollaOptima
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,050 $25,550 $19,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Premium Package 1,535   1,300
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Floor mats 224 224  
Door sill trim plates 199 199  
Stability control     650
Rear spoiler     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Premium Package 1,366   1,160
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 139 139  
Door sill trim plates 135 135  
Stability control     580
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 2,516 981 2,150
Options (change) 2,039 673 1,900
Destination 995 995 675
Total Price $25,561 $27,526 $22,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla XSE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,591
Model Year202020202008
ModelCorollaCorollaOptima
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionCVT-10CVT-10T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/40 MPG31/40 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/60-16
Total Price$25,561$27,526$22,720
Adjustments for Features-2,315-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,246$24,661$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202020202008
ModelCorollaCorollaOptima
TrimSEXSEEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$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 
USB port$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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$5,765$6,315$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-275-1740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202008
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length182.3 in186.4 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla SE

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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