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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,905 $20,690
Base Invoice $24,214 $19,255
Stability control 650  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 184  
Navigation system 1,300 1,200
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Stability control 559  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 112  
Navigation system 1,115 1,075
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 2,583 3,470
Options (change) 2,145 3,100
Destination 620 675
Total Price $30,108 $24,835
Total Invoice $26,979 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,922
Model Year20072009
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,108$24,835
Adjustments for Features-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,078$24,835
Total Invoice$26,979$23,030
Adjustments for Features-270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,952$23,030

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,005$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-270

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
ModelSolaraOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.1 in
Length192.5 in189.0 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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