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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: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelMatrixOptimaOptima
TrimXREXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,990 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $15,373 $19,255 $19,665
Extra Value Package 2 880    
Side curtain airbags 645    
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 830    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300    
CD changer, in-dash 240    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Extra Value Package 2 792    
Side curtain airbags 555    
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 753    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258    
CD changer, in-dash 180    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Options (change) 3,545 2,270 2,100
Options (change) 3,097 2,025 1,875
Destination 660 675 675
Total Price $21,195 $23,635 $23,915
Total Invoice $19,130 $21,955 $22,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $301
Model Year200820092009
ModelMatrixOptimaOptima
TrimXREXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,195$23,635$23,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,365-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,195$20,270$20,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$19,130$21,955$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-3,126-2,847
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,130$18,829$19,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820092009
ModelMatrixOptimaOptima
TrimXREXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,985$5,350$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,365$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,126-2,847

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelMatrixOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length171.3 in189.0 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height61.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

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