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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,717

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Model Year2008200820082006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,905 $27,810 $28,115 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,351 $26,002 $26,288 $17,605
Sunroof 695 695    
Leather seating surfaces 595      
Heated front seats 250      
2LT Equipment Group 1,325      
CD changer, in-dash 435   435  
Side curtain airbags 395   395  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     890  
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       220
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
CD changer, remote       375
Sunroof 577 577    
Leather seating surfaces 494      
Heated front seats 208      
2LT Equipment Group 1,100      
CD changer, in-dash 361   361  
Side curtain airbags 328   328  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.     739  
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Rear spoiler       169
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 3,695 695 1,720 2,475
Options (change) 3,068 577 1,428 2,122
Destination 615 615 615 590
Total Price $28,215 $29,120 $30,450 $22,165
Total Invoice $26,034 $27,194 $28,331 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,701
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7260, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18205/60-15
Total Price$28,215$29,120$30,450$22,165
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,185-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,030$26,935$28,440$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$905$2,410$0
Total Invoice$26,034$27,194$28,331$20,317
Adjustments for Features-2,016-2,040-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,018$25,154$26,461$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,136$2,443$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZSportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry   $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225$225$225 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags   $350
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100$100 
Purse holder$0$0$0 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,110$5,110$4,935$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$2,185$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,016-2,040-1,8700

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in185.8 in
Width71.4 in71.5 in
Height69.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,700 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested57543%
Total Not Requested75057%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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