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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelPriusOptimaOptima
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,235 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $26,284 $19,255 $19,665
Solar Roof Package 3,820    
Bodyside moldings 209    
Floor mats 200    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
Solar Roof Package 3,418    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Floor mats 127    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
Navigation system   1,075 1,075
Options (change) 4,229 3,470 3,300
Options (change) 3,670 3,100 2,950
Destination 760 675 675
Total Price $33,224 $24,835 $25,115
Total Invoice $30,714 $23,030 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,793
Model Year201220092009
ModelPriusOptimaOptima
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$33,224$24,835$25,115
Adjustments for Features-1,265-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,959$24,535$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$30,714$23,030$23,290
Adjustments for Features-1,169-2780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,545$22,752$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$538

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220092009
ModelPriusOptimaOptima
TrimFourEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250  
Remote climate control$25  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,690$2,725$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,169-2780

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelPriusOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length176.4 in189.0 in
Width68.7 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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