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Toyota Sequoia vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Sequoia vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,078

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSequoiaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,375 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $46,612 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Floor mats 258        
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system   1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Technology Package         5,350
Floor mats 161        
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system   1,250 1,250 1,250  
Premium Technology Package         4,780
Options (change) 258 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 161 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780
Destination 745 750 750 750 750
Total Price $53,378 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $47,518 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Sequoia vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,114
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSequoiaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine381hp V8200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 14550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$53,378$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-6,84500-625-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,533$28,300$30,200$30,975$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675$2,675
Total Invoice$47,518$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-6,09400-581-767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,424$26,310$28,090$28,814$28,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,504$2,473

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Features Comparison: Toyota Sequoia vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelSequoiaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPlatinumEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Power liftgate$350    
Power retractable rear window$350    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, third row$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Removable second-row console$200    
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound$250    
Traffic information $25$25$25 
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Conversation mirror$25    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Headlight washers$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Transmission temperature gauge$75    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power recliner, third row seats$150    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500    
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$12,270$5,425$5,425$6,050$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,845$0$0$625$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,09400-581-767

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Sequoia vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelSequoiaOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in110.0 in
Length205.1 in190.7 in
Width79.8 in72.1 in
Height74.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,681 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room66.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room62.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room65.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
66.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
120.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested135043%
Total Not Requested175557%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested135043%
Total Not Requested175557%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested165555%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested345053%
Total Not Requested300547%

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