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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 Sorento SX V6's price is $720 lower than the Kia Optima SX'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 Sorento SX V6, the Kia Optima SX 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 $2025 adjustment for the Kia Sorento SX V6's additional features, the Kia Sorento SX V6 is $720 less than the Kia Optima SX.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 257
Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers550, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price36,20534,900
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price34,18034,900
Total Invoice33,97532,332
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice32,07532,332

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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 SX
Difference: 1,305
Lowest Total Invoice: Kia Optima SX
Difference: 1,643
Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price32,39526,500
Base Invoice30,42024,760
Floor mats115 
Panoramic sunroof1,200 
AWD1,700 
Limited Package 3,300
Navigation system 1,400
Premium Package 2,950
Floor mats 0
Panoramic sunroof 0
AWD 0
Limited Package 2,937
Navigation system 1,250
Premium Package 2,635
Total options3,0157,650
Total options2,7606,822
Destination795750
Total Price36,20534,900
Total Invoice33,97532,332

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$300 
Rollover sensor$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
HD radio $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
iPod integration$150 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Powertrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered door panels, leather $250
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $900
Polished alloy wheels$700 
Total Value of Features$7,300$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length183.9 in190.7 in
Width74.2 in72.1 in
Height67.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels550No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested110071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices50No
Text-to-speech reader50No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Flash memory media server25No
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested152547%

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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 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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