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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison

Kia Sorento vs Kia Optima Price Comparison:
Kia Sorento vs Kia Optima Price Comparison:

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For the Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Sorento vs. Optima Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Sorento and Optima will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Kia Optima EX's price is $2,245 lower than the Kia Sorento LX's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Sorento vs. Optima Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Kia Optima EX, the Kia Sorento LX includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $3060 adjustment for the Kia Optima EX's additional features, the Kia Optima EX is $2,245 less than the Kia Sorento LX.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,328
Model Year200620122012
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6200hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/65-16215/55-17
Total Price23,13521,75023,950
Adjustments for Features0-610-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price23,13521,14020,890
Cost Above Minimum02500
Total Invoice21,88820,81522,425
Adjustments for Features0-584-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice21,88820,23119,560
Cost Above Minimum06710

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Invoice Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Price Comparison (MSRP): Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Kia Optima LX
Difference: 1,385
Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Optima LX
Difference: 1,073
Model Year200620122012
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price19,19519,50023,200
Base Invoice18,20019,09521,675
Antilock brakes (ABS)595  
Floor mats75  
4WD, part-time w/low range2,600  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 1,500 
Antilock brakes (ABS) 0 
Floor mats 0 
4WD, part-time w/low range 0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic 970 
Total options3,2701,5000
Total options3,0189700
Destination670750750
Total Price23,13521,75023,950
Total Invoice21,88820,81522,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620122012
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimLXLXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Front seat active head restraints $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Aux input $100$100
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175  
Satellite radio $200$200
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50$50
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass  $25
Exterior temperature display $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,925$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610$3,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-584-2,865

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.0 in
Length179.8 in190.7 in
Width73.3 in72.1 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,306 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
LX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control250Yes
Remote keyless entry225No
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Kia Sorento

Price of the Kia Sorento: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 I bought pre owned and I couldn't find another brand SUV with the same features for the same price. Definitely a fan of the low price.
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Incentives are enticing 0% financing and very competitive lease options
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For the price, you get a very well made car
2011 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very competitive pricing compared to like size and equipped vehicles.
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 168hp 2.5L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Our year old range topping Sorento XT auto cost £17000. The eqivalent VW, Audi, Land Rover etc start at £30000+ for the base models.
2007 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 For a 4wd with pretty much every option and being a 07 left over paying $20K for it was a pretty sweet deal.
2005 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Best price for what you get on the market today. EX model 4x4 for 25K. No other manufacturer can match it.
2003 4dr SUV 192-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range		 Because of the relatively rapid depreciation, it is a great value as a used car.
Price of the Kia Sorento: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 191-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Not a terribly expensive vehicle, and a good value, but in comparison to the Dodge would be significantly more expensive to get anything close to the feature set the AVP Journey has

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Kia Optima

Price of the Kia Optima: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The SX Limited is not an inexpensive car. The MSRP on mine was just shy of $36,000. I always lease cars, though, and I will say that my monthly payment is about $40 lower than it was on the 2010 Acura TL I had (which had a nearly identical sticker price). I'm assuming that Kia was simply offering more aggressive discounts than Acura, since their residuals can't possibly be on par. However, though Acura has great cachet and brand image than Kia, I'm much happier with the Kia so far.
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 $4,000-5,000 for closest Camry or Accord with far more equipment, higher horsepower, better fuel economy with a far better warranty.
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price was $17,300 brand new.
2007 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Good value
Price of the Kia Optima: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I4 was nearly the same price as bigger Malibu V6 with more options

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