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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: $23,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $20,995
Base Invoice $20,877 $19,620
2LT Equipment Group 1,130  
Satellite radio 325  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Leather seating surfaces 545  
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 695  
CD changer, in-dash 395  
Premium Package   2,200
2LT Equipment Group 938  
Satellite radio 270  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Leather seating surfaces 452  
Heated front seats 208  
Sunroof 577  
CD changer, in-dash 327  
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 3,735 2,200
Options (change) 3,100 1,960
Destination 590 695
Total Price $26,725 $23,890
Total Invoice $24,567 $22,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,402
Model Year20062010
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/50-17
Total Price$26,725$23,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,725$22,700
Total Invoice$24,567$22,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,567$21,165

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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$2,410$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,110

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062010
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.1 in
Length188.8 in189.0 in
Width71.4 in71.1 in
Height69.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft315.0 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 wheel125Yes
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 display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

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