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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: $27,025

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,817

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $20,877 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Satellite radio 325      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 695      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Satellite radio 270      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Heated front seats 208      
Sunroof 577      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Options (change) 4,035 2,950 2,950 0
Options (change) 3,350 2,635 2,635 0
Destination 590 800 800 800
Total Price $27,025 $27,400 $30,550 $32,750
Total Invoice $24,817 $25,530 $28,475 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,008
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$27,025$27,400$30,550$32,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-3,470-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$24,480$27,080$28,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600$3,675
Total Invoice$24,817$25,530$28,475$30,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,721-3,234-4,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,817$22,809$25,241$26,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,432$3,287

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXSXHybrid EX
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
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$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small $5$5$5
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
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   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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$200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,910$7,830$8,380$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920$3,470$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,721-3,234-4,259

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
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.3,224 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested290593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested280593%

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