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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,804

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,103

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $19,395
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $18,045
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Convenience Package         700
Leather seating surfaces         600
Rear spoiler         200
Sunroof         800
2.7L V6         1,005
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Convenience Package         625
Leather seating surfaces         535
Rear spoiler         160
Sunroof         715
2.7L V6         845
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 3,305
Options (change) 139 139 139 139 2,880
Destination 995 995 995 995 640
Total Price $40,144 $41,314 $43,304 $46,424 $23,340
Total Invoice $36,668 $37,736 $39,553 $42,402 $21,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,348
Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/60-16
Total Price$40,144$41,314$43,304$46,424$23,340
Adjustments for Features-8,490-8,490-9,315-10,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,654$32,824$33,989$35,734$23,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,335$4,080$0
Total Invoice$36,668$37,736$39,553$42,402$21,565
Adjustments for Features-7,755-7,755-8,508-9,7640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,913$29,981$31,045$32,638$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,068$2,132$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderOptima
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$12,090$12,090$12,915$14,290$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,490$8,490$9,315$10,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,755-7,755-8,508-9,7640

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182007
ModelHighlanderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.1 in
Length192.5 in186.4 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.0 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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