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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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Summary

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 LX's price is $2,255 lower than the Kia Sorento EX'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 LX, the Kia Sorento EX includes additional features worth $8825. 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, despite a $8825 adjustment for the Kia Sorento EX's additional features, the Kia Optima LX is $2,255 less than the Kia Optima LX.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 1,808
Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimEXLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers280, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16205/60-16
Total Price29,89518,815
Adjustments for Features-8,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price21,07018,815
Total Invoice27,75017,750
Adjustments for Features-8,1920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice19,55817,750

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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: 11,080
Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Optima LX
Difference: 10,000
Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimEXLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price24,29517,495
Base Invoice22,62016,510
AWD w/low range2,400 
Luxury Package2,500 
Convenience Package 550
Floor mats 95
AWD w/low range 0
Luxury Package 0
Convenience Package 490
Floor mats 75
Total options4,900645
Total options4,430565
Destination700675
Total Price29,89518,815
Total Invoice27,75017,750

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimEXLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Compact spare tire $75
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Aux input $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Satellite radio $200
USB port $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Barometer$25 
Compass$25 
Exterior temperature display$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Powertrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$275 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,345$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,1920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in107.1 in
Length180.7 in189.0 in
Width73.3 in71.1 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,477 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated300No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2725100%

Option Package Details
LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver50Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Price of the Kia Sorento: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Affordable compared to other similar cars
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.
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.
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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