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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: $30,623

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $567

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,391

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $1,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelSolaraOptimaOptima
TrimSLE V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,905 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $24,214 $27,865 $33,435
Floor mats 184    
Stability control 650    
Xenon HID headlights 515    
Navigation system 1,300    
Satellite radio 449    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Floor mats 112    
Stability control 559    
Xenon HID headlights 412    
Navigation system 1,115    
Satellite radio 359    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 3,098 400 400
Options (change) 2,557 333 333
Destination 620 850 850
Total Price $30,623 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $27,391 $29,048 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $516
Model Year200720162016
ModelSolaraOptimaOptima
TrimSLE V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,623$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-6,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,623$29,965$31,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$27,391$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-5,733
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,391$27,907$28,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$978

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720162016
ModelSolaraOptimaOptima
TrimSLE V6SXSX Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,500$9,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-5,733

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072016
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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