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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,455

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $6,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,074

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $5,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSX Limited TurboSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $41,500
Base Invoice $33,140 $38,987
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 80 115
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 67 93
Options (change) 130 165
Options (change) 109 135
Destination 825 895
Total Price $36,455 $42,560
Total Invoice $34,074 $40,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,202
Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSX Limited TurboSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$36,455$42,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,455$39,645
Total Invoice$34,074$40,017
Adjustments for Features0-2,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,074$37,276

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSX Limited TurboSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,250$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,741

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.4 in
Length190.7 in187.4 in
Width72.1 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.438.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.0 ft3

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