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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $18,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelHighlanderOptima
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,180 $25,700
Floor mats 229  
Premium Technology Package   5,350
Floor mats 139  
Premium Technology Package   4,780
Options (change) 229 5,350
Options (change) 139 4,780
Destination 1,120 750
Total Price $50,529 $31,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,339
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,500
Model Year20192012
ModelHighlanderOptima
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/28 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$50,529$31,800
Adjustments for Features-8,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,139$31,800

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192012
ModelHighlanderOptima
TrimHybrid Limited PlatinumHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Perimeter scan$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$11,890$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20192012
ModelHighlanderOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.0 in
Length192.5 in190.7 in
Width75.8 in72.1 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,825 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested492576%
Total Not Requested153024%

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