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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: $27,451

Toyota Corolla LE Hybrid   
Difference: $10,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimLE HybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $30,990
Premium Package 1,965  
All-weather floor mats 239  
Floor mats 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349  
Cargo net 49 50
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Package   5,000
Cargo tray   80
Cargo mat   95
Premium Package 1,803  
All-weather floor mats 135  
Floor mats 139  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274  
Cargo net 32 42
Universal garage door opener   291
Technology Package   4,618
Cargo tray   67
Cargo mat   78
Options (change) 2,826 5,575
Options (change) 2,383 5,096
Destination 1,025 895
Total Price $27,451 $37,460

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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: $3,234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,051
Model Year20212018
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimLE HybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine96hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/52 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$27,451$37,460
Adjustments for Features0-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,451$30,685

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212018
ModelCorollaOptima
TrimLE HybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,475$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,284

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20212018
ModelCorollaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,050 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.9 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
Navigation app50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested120076%
Total Not Requested37524%

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 headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested115019%
Total Not Requested482581%

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