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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,595 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,851 $32,498 $19,255
3.5L V6 1,155    
Floor mats 315 315  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 1,200
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
3.5L V6 1,054    
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 1,075
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Options (change) 4,319 3,164 4,475
Options (change) 3,738 2,684 3,940
Destination 810 810 675
Total Price $37,824 $39,569 $25,840
Total Invoice $34,399 $35,992 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,387
Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$37,824$39,569$25,840
Adjustments for Features-3,455-4,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,369$35,039$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$34,399$35,992$23,870
Adjustments for Features-3,142-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,257$31,872$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimSELimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$5,955$7,030$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$4,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,142-4,1200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.1 in
Length188.4 in189.0 in
Width75.2 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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