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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,368

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $20,995
Base Invoice $24,438 $19,620
Stability control 650  
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 184  
Navigation system 1,300 1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Stability control 559  
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 112  
Navigation system 1,115 1,075
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 2,583 3,400
Options (change) 2,145 3,035
Destination 720 695
Total Price $30,458 $25,090
Total Invoice $27,303 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,181
Model Year20082010
ModelSolaraOptima
TrimSLE V6EX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,458$25,090
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,458$24,845
Total Invoice$27,303$23,350
Adjustments for Features0-228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,303$23,122

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
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
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
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$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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