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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $41,020 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $36,712 $17,605
Floor mats 185 275   85
Universal garage door opener 125      
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
CD changer, in-dash 320      
Leather Package       1,000
Rear spoiler       220
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
Floor mats 120 180   65
Universal garage door opener 100      
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Sunroof 680 680 680  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
CD changer, in-dash 240      
Leather Package       890
Rear spoiler       169
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 3,345 1,125 850 2,475
Options (change) 2,632 860 680 2,122
Destination 745 745 745 590
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $33,350 $34,940 $40,015 $22,165
Total Invoice $29,785 $31,367 $35,537 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,373
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/60-15
Total Price$33,350$34,940$40,015$22,165
Adjustments for Features-3,465-4,590-6,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,885$30,350$33,275$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$3,390$0
Total Invoice$29,785$31,367$35,537$20,317
Adjustments for Features-3,095-4,121-5,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,690$27,246$29,551$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$2,861$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200 
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,740$6,865$9,015$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$4,590$6,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,095-4,121-5,9860

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelHighlanderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in185.8 in
Width75.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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