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Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,980

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,434

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelPrius cPrius cOptima
TrimThreeFourHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,765 $24,475 $30,990
Base Invoice $20,261 $22,785 $28,752
Alloy wheels 390    
Alloy wheels 348    
Options (change) 390 0 0
Options (change) 348 0 0
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $22,980 $25,300 $31,885
Total Invoice $21,434 $23,610 $29,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,140
Model Year201520152018
ModelPrius cPrius cOptima
TrimThreeFourHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/46 MPG53/46 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$22,980$25,300$31,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,980$23,850$29,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0
Total Invoice$21,434$23,610$29,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,353-2,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,434$22,257$27,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$823$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152018
ModelPrius cPrius cOptima
TrimThreeFourHybrid EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,420$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,353-2,073

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelPrius cOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.4 in
Length157.3 in191.1 in
Width66.7 in73.2 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,500 lb.3,486 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.9 ft3

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