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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: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,817

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $20,877 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
2LT Equipment Group 1,130      
Satellite radio 325      
Side curtain airbags 395      
Leather seating surfaces 545      
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 695      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Technology Package   2,380    
Cargo net   50 50 50
2LT Equipment Group 938      
Satellite radio 270      
Side curtain airbags 328      
Leather seating surfaces 452      
Heated front seats 208      
Sunroof 577      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Technology Package   2,212    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Options (change) 4,035 2,430 50 50
Options (change) 3,350 2,254 42 42
Destination 590 850 850 850
Total Price $27,025 $35,475 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $24,817 $32,960 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $961
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,025$35,475$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-3,195-8,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$29,820$27,645$28,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0$1,150
Total Invoice$24,817$32,960$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-5,254-2,979-7,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,817$27,706$25,778$26,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0$980

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTHybrid EXSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $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
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Cargo mat  $40$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  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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$500
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 row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,695$10,350$7,890$12,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655$3,195$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,254-2,979-7,569

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062016
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.4 in
Length188.8 in191.1 in
Width71.4 in73.2 in
Height69.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.9 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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