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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $9,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $9,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMatrixOptimaOptima
TrimXRSSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,250 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $17,420 $27,865 $33,435
Side curtain airbags 645    
Sunroof 750    
Cargo net   50 50
Side curtain airbags 555    
Sunroof 600    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 1,395 50 50
Options (change) 1,155 42 42
Destination 580 850 850
Total Price $21,225 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $19,155 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XRS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,499
Model Year200620162016
ModelMatrixOptimaOptima
TrimXRSSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,225$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-6,545-11,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,225$24,295$25,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$19,155$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-6,103-10,682
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,155$22,654$23,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$991

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620162016
ModelMatrixOptimaOptima
TrimXRSSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,570$9,115$14,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,545$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,103-10,682

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062016
ModelMatrixOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length171.3 in191.1 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.9 ft3

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