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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,694

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $19,895
Base Invoice $23,764 $18,510
Stability control 650 650
Side curtain airbags 400  
Floor mats 184  
Rear spoiler 200 200
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,300
Stability control 559 580
Side curtain airbags 344  
Floor mats 112  
Rear spoiler 160 160
2.7L V6   840
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 1,434 3,155
Options (change) 1,175 2,740
Destination 580 675
Total Price $28,419 $23,725
Total Invoice $25,519 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,500
Model Year20062008
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$28,419$23,725
Adjustments for Features-1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,314$23,725
Total Invoice$25,519$21,925
Adjustments for Features-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,425$21,925

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,605$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-940

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelSolaraOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length192.5 in186.4 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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