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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: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,040 $39,640 $42,130 $20,690
Base Invoice $32,905 $36,191 $38,465 $19,255
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
Navigation system       1,200
2.7L V6       1,005
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
Navigation system       1,075
2.7L V6       840
Options (change) 225 225 225 4,475
Options (change) 140 140 140 3,940
Destination 860 860 860 675
Total Price $37,125 $40,725 $43,215 $25,840
Total Invoice $33,905 $37,191 $39,465 $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: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,866
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$37,125$40,725$43,215$25,840
Adjustments for Features-4,565-6,340-8,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,560$34,385$34,825$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,265$0
Total Invoice$33,905$37,191$39,465$23,870
Adjustments for Features-4,169-5,790-7,6620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,736$31,401$31,803$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,665$2,067$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,015$9,790$11,840$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$6,340$8,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,169-5,790-7,6620

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelHighlanderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.1 in
Length191.1 in189.0 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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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