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Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,673

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,600

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $30,500
Base Invoice $24,438 $28,380
Floor mats 184  
Stability control 650  
Satellite radio 449  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Floor mats 112  
Stability control 559  
Satellite radio 359  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 1,798 400
Options (change) 1,442 333
Destination 720 895
Total Price $29,673 $31,795
Total Invoice $26,600 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,089
Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,673$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,673$27,395
Total Invoice$26,600$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-4,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,600$25,511

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,097

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelSolaraOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length192.5 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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