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Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,204

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $216

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,264

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelPriusPriusOptima
TrimBaseTouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $19,895
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $18,510
Package 2 575    
Floor mats 184 184  
Package 6   4,175  
Stability control     650
Rear spoiler     200
Package 2 518    
Floor mats 112 112  
Package 6   3,758  
Stability control     580
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 759 4,359 850
Options (change) 630 3,870 740
Destination 720 720 675
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $21,204 $25,699 $21,420
Total Invoice $19,264 $23,256 $19,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $930
Model Year200820082008
ModelPriusPriusOptima
TrimBaseTouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H162hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16205/60-16
Total Price$21,204$25,699$21,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,204$22,774$19,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,570$0
Total Invoice$19,264$23,256$19,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,647-1,591
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,264$20,609$18,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,345$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082008
ModelPriusPriusOptima
TrimBaseTouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$2,440$5,365$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,647-1,591

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelPriusOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length175.0 in186.4 in
Width67.9 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested45047%
Total Not Requested50053%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested175047%
Total Not Requested195053%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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