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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: $25,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $20,877 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Satellite radio 325      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 695      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Satellite radio 270      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Heated front seats 208      
Sunroof 577      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 3,340 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 2,773 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 590 750 750 750
Total Price $26,330 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $24,240 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,900
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$26,330$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-380-3,195-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,950$22,505$24,405$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$4,745
Total Invoice$24,240$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features-350-2,980-2,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,890$20,990$22,769$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$4,520

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Purse holder$0   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Media drive, small   $5
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,985$7,800$7,800$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$3,195$3,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-350-2,980-2,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.0 in
Length188.8 in190.7 in
Width71.4 in72.1 in
Height69.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.4 ft3

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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 player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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