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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRAV4OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,010 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,254 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Entune 1,030      
Floor mats 225      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system   1,400 1,400 1,400
Entune 917      
Floor mats 140      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635
Navigation system   1,250 1,250 1,250
Options (change) 1,255 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,057 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 845 750 750 750
Total Price $29,110 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $27,156 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,088
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRAV4OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,110$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-260-260-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$28,040$29,940$30,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$27,156$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-242-242-823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,156$26,068$27,848$28,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,504

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRAV4OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rollover sensor$50   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$4,365$4,625$4,625$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260$260$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-242-242-823

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelRAV4Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in110.0 in
Length179.9 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in72.1 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested243078%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested243078%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested67522%
Total Not Requested233078%

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