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Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelRAV4RAV4Optima
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $24,490 $19,895
Base Invoice $21,692 $22,896 $18,510
Sport Extra Value Package 470    
Premium Package 1,930   1,300
Automatic headlights 70    
Limited Extra Value Package   1,360  
Stability control     650
Rear spoiler     200
Sport Extra Value Package 423    
Premium Package 1,544   1,160
Automatic headlights 56    
Limited Extra Value Package   1,224  
Stability control     580
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 2,470 1,360 2,150
Options (change) 2,023 1,224 1,900
Destination 745 745 675
Total Price $26,415 $26,595 $22,720
Total Invoice $24,460 $24,865 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,350
Model Year200920092008
ModelRAV4RAV4Optima
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4179hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17205/60-16
Total Price$26,415$26,595$22,720
Adjustments for Features-15-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,400$25,065$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$1,335$0$0
Total Invoice$24,460$24,865$21,085
Adjustments for Features-14-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,446$23,435$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$1,011$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092008
ModelRAV4RAV4Optima
TrimSportLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo net $40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,390$3,905$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-1,4300

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelRAV4Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in107.1 in
Length181.1 in186.4 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Sport Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Roof rack300No
Satellite radio200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested50031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested215072%
Total Not Requested85028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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