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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: $30,034

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,916

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,929

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $26,800
Base Invoice $23,764 $25,040
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Rear spoiler 200  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,350 1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Rear spoiler 160  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,163 1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 3,049 4,350
Options (change) 2,585 3,885
Destination 580 800
Total Price $30,034 $31,950
Total Invoice $26,929 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97
Model Year20062013
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6SX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,034$31,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,034$28,840
Total Invoice$26,929$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-2,893
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,929$26,832

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,893

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
ModelSolaraOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.0 in
Length192.5 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.4 ft3

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

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 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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

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