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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelMatrixMatrixOptima
TrimSXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,610 $20,920 $19,895
Base Invoice $17,028 $19,141 $18,510
215/45WR17 880    
CD changer, in-dash 420 200  
Cruise control 250    
Sunroof 890 890  
Rear spoiler 200   200
Sport Package 160    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190 1,190  
FWD 0    
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
215/45WR17 704    
CD changer, in-dash 326 150  
Cruise control 200    
Sunroof 712 712  
Rear spoiler 160   160
Sport Package 128    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,090 1,089  
FWD 0    
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 3,990 2,280 2,150
Options (change) 3,320 1,951 1,900
Destination 750 750 675
Total Price $23,350 $23,950 $22,720
Total Invoice $21,098 $21,842 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,711
Model Year201020102008
ModelMatrixMatrixOptima
TrimSXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$23,350$23,950$22,720
Adjustments for Features00-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,350$23,950$20,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$21,098$21,842$21,085
Adjustments for Features00-1,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,098$21,842$19,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$744$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102008
ModelMatrixMatrixOptima
TrimSXRSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,570$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,698

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
ModelMatrixOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.1 in
Length171.9 in186.4 in
Width69.5 in71.1 in
Height61.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested0%
Total Not Requested0%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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