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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: $26,832

Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid   
Difference: $4,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimLE HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,100 $25,700
Premium Package 1,965  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349  
Floor mats 224  
Door sill trim plates 199  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Premium Package 1,803  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274  
Floor mats 139  
Door sill trim plates 135  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 2,737 5,350
Options (change) 2,351 4,780
Destination 995 750
Total Price $26,832 $31,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,033
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,477
Model Year20202012
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimLE HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine96hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/52 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$26,832$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,832$28,865

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202012
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimLE HybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights $125
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,765$8,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,727

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202012
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,050 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Machined alloy wheels350No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation app50Yes
Total Requested120076%
Total Not Requested37524%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested102516%
Total Not Requested543084%

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