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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,115 $24,700
Base Invoice $26,288 $23,080
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Navigation system 2,145  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,150
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Navigation system 1,780  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,920
Options (change) 3,430 4,150
Options (change) 2,847 3,705
Destination 615 750
Total Price $32,160 $29,600
Total Invoice $29,750 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,122
Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,160$29,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,160$27,550
Total Invoice$29,750$27,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,750$25,628

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,907

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,907 lb.3,385 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 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
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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