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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: $25,023

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $6,777

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $6,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelPrius cPrius cOptima
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,855 $24,965 $25,700
Base Invoice $21,276 $23,239 $24,020
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Floor mats 224 224  
Sunroof 700    
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Floor mats 139 139  
Sunroof 624    
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 1,273 573 5,350
Options (change) 1,037 413 4,780
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $25,023 $26,433 $31,800
Total Invoice $23,208 $24,547 $29,550

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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: $4,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,307
Model Year201820182012
ModelPrius cPrius cOptima
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/43 MPG48/43 MPG34/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$25,023$26,433$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,023$25,183$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0
Total Invoice$23,208$24,547$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,161-2,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,208$23,386$27,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$178$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182012
ModelPrius cPrius cOptima
TrimThreeFourHybrid
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
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,910$6,160$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,161-2,035

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelPrius cOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in110.0 in
Length162.4 in190.7 in
Width68.6 in72.1 in
Height59.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,530 lb.3,490 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested182528%
Total Not Requested463072%

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