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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: $23,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,559

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,337

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelSolaraSolaraOptima
TrimSport V6SLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,780 $27,155 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,300 $24,438 $17,605
Leather Package 1,440   1,000
Sunroof 900    
Floor mats 184 184 85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2.7L V6     1,300
CD changer, remote     375
Leather Package 1,152   890
Sunroof 720    
Floor mats 112 112 65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
2.7L V6     1,020
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 2,524 184 3,775
Options (change) 1,984 112 3,142
Destination 720 720 590
Total Price $28,024 $28,059 $23,465
Total Invoice $25,004 $25,270 $21,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,464
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year200820082006
ModelSolaraSolaraOptima
TrimSport V6SLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$28,024$28,059$23,465
Adjustments for Features-440-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,584$26,929$23,465
Cost Above Minimum$655$0$0
Total Invoice$25,004$25,270$21,337
Adjustments for Features-393-1,0180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,611$24,252$21,337
Cost Above Minimum$359$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082006
ModelSolaraSolaraOptima
TrimSport V6SLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,605$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-393-1,0180

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelSolaraOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in185.8 in
Width71.5 in71.5 in
Height56.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara Sport V6

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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