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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: $22,005

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,094

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMatrixOptima
TrimSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,097 $17,605
Sport Package 1,240  
Premium Package 1,410  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190  
FWD 0  
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Sport Package 1,103  
Premium Package 1,255  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,102  
FWD 0  
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 3,840 2,315
Options (change) 3,460 1,899
Destination 760 590
Total Price $24,165 $22,005
Total Invoice $22,317 $20,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,396
Model Year20122006
ModelMatrixOptima
TrimSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,165$22,005
Adjustments for Features-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,270$22,005
Total Invoice$22,317$20,094
Adjustments for Features-8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,490$20,094

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelMatrixOptima
TrimSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$3,395$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8270

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelMatrixOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in185.8 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height61.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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