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Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $4,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $5,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMatrixMatrixOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXRXRSEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Sunroof   750      
Premium Package     2,250 2,150 2,000
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Sunroof   600      
Premium Package     2,010 1,920 1,790
Options (change) 3,395 1,395 2,250 2,150 2,000
Options (change) 2,994 1,155 2,010 1,920 1,790
Destination 580 580 750 750 750
Total Price $20,715 $21,225 $25,700 $27,600 $28,950
Total Invoice $18,722 $19,155 $23,970 $25,750 $27,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $498
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMatrixMatrixOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXRXRSEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4164hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,715$21,225$25,700$27,600$28,950
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,965-5,965-6,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,815$21,225$19,735$21,635$22,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$1,900$2,700
Total Invoice$18,722$19,155$23,970$25,750$27,020
Adjustments for Features-8130-5,563-5,565-6,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,909$19,155$18,407$20,185$20,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,246$0$1,778$2,532

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMatrixMatrixOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimXRXRSEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,110$2,210$8,175$8,175$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,965$5,965$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-5,563-5,565-6,081

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelMatrixOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length171.3 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height61.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

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