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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: $2,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,817

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,400 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $20,877 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
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        
Universal garage door opener   350 350    
Premium Package   2,300      
Cargo net   50 50 50 50
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        
Universal garage door opener   291 291    
Premium Package   2,088      
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Options (change) 4,035 2,700 400 50 50
Options (change) 3,350 2,421 333 42 42
Destination 590 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $27,025 $29,195 $32,285 $31,236 $31,445
Total Invoice $24,817 $27,218 $29,980 $28,761 $29,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,370
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$27,025$29,195$32,285$31,236$31,445
Adjustments for Features0-4,045-2,630-2,230-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$25,150$29,655$29,006$25,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,505$3,856$775
Total Invoice$24,817$27,218$29,980$28,761$29,317
Adjustments for Features0-3,771-2,442-2,053-5,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,817$23,447$27,538$26,708$24,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,091$3,261$724

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Purse holder$0    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system  $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,545$8,590$7,175$6,775$10,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045$2,630$2,230$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,771-2,442-2,053-5,146

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
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 player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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