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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,337

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $20,877 $17,605
2LT Equipment Group 1,130  
Sunroof 695  
Leather seating surfaces 545  
CD changer, in-dash 395  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
2LT Equipment Group 938  
Sunroof 577  
Leather seating surfaces 452  
CD changer, in-dash 327  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 3,160 3,775
Options (change) 2,622 3,142
Destination 590 590
Total Price $26,150 $23,465
Total Invoice $24,089 $21,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,328
Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$26,150$23,465
Adjustments for Features-4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,690$23,465
Total Invoice$24,089$21,337
Adjustments for Features-4240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,665$21,337

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,010$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4240

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in185.8 in
Width71.4 in71.5 in
Height69.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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