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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: $35,475

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $12,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,960

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $10,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelHighlanderOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,370 $32,195
Base Invoice $42,428 $29,856
Floor mats 280  
Cargo net 49 50
Technology Package   2,380
Floor mats 175  
Cargo net 32 42
Technology Package   2,212
Options (change) 329 2,430
Options (change) 207 2,254
Destination 845 850
Total Price $47,544 $35,475
Total Invoice $43,480 $32,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,435
Model Year20132016
ModelHighlanderOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine245hp V6 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/28 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,544$35,475
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,264$35,475
Total Invoice$43,480$32,960
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,395$32,960

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132016
ModelHighlanderOptima
TrimHybrid LimitedHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$8,130$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0850

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132016
ModelHighlanderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length188.4 in191.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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