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Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,740

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,717

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRAV4OptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,490 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,896 $23,455 $24,760
Limited Extra Value Package 870    
Navigation system 1,240 1,400 1,400
3.5L V6 1,920    
Rearview camera 475    
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Limited Extra Value Package 819    
Navigation system 1,080 1,250 1,250
3.5L V6 1,797    
Rearview camera 380    
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Options (change) 4,505 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 4,076 3,885 3,885
Destination 745 750 750
Total Price $29,740 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $27,717 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $180
Model Year200920122012
ModelRAV4OptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,740$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-595-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,740$29,605$30,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$27,717$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-553-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,717$27,537$28,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$723

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920122012
ModelRAV4OptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,350$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-553-1,135

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelRAV4Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.0 in
Length181.1 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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