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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: $37,320

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,613

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $44,400
Base Invoice $28,380 $41,663
Technology Package 3,000  
Limited Package 2,100  
Cargo net 50 50
Remote start 425 425
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 2,727  
Limited Package 1,925  
Cargo net 42 42
Remote start 353 353
Universal garage door opener 291  
Options (change) 5,925 475
Options (change) 5,338 395
Destination 895 940
Total Price $37,320 $45,815
Total Invoice $34,613 $42,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,039
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$37,320$45,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,320$43,315
Total Invoice$34,613$42,998
Adjustments for Features0-2,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,613$40,652

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
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
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,790$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,346

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.4 in
Length191.1 in187.4 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.938.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.973.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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