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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $2,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelMatrixOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $18,097 $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963
Premium Package 1,410          
Sport Package 1,240          
Panoramic sunroof     1,500      
Premium Package 1,255          
Sport Package 1,103          
Panoramic sunroof     1,395      
Options (change) 2,650 0 1,500 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,358 0 1,395 0 0 0
Destination 760 800 800 800 800 800
Total Price $22,975 $24,750 $34,295 $26,300 $28,300 $36,100
Total Invoice $21,215 $23,229 $31,865 $24,677 $26,563 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $595
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelMatrixOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$22,975$24,750$34,295$26,300$28,300$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-7,480-3,155-3,855-9,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$21,970$26,815$23,145$24,445$26,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,845$1,175$2,475$4,725
Total Invoice$21,215$23,229$31,865$24,677$26,563$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,609-6,950-2,960-3,618-8,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$20,620$24,915$21,717$22,945$24,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,295$1,097$2,325$4,347

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelMatrixOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  $25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25  $25
HD radio  $50  $50
Navigation system  $600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Folding passenger seat$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,495$5,275$9,975$5,650$6,350$11,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$7,480$3,155$3,855$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,609-6,950-2,960-3,618-8,796

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelMatrixOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length171.9 in190.7 in
Width69.5 in72.1 in
Height61.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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