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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: $32,160

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,115 $35,500
Base Invoice $26,288 $33,140
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Navigation system 2,145  
Cargo net   50
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Navigation system 1,780  
Cargo net   42
Options (change) 3,430 50
Options (change) 2,847 42
Destination 615 825
Total Price $32,160 $36,375
Total Invoice $29,750 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $922
Model Year20082015
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,160$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,160$30,835
Total Invoice$29,750$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-5,179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,750$28,828

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportSX Limited 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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,385$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,179

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.0 in
Length188.8 in190.7 in
Width71.4 in72.1 in
Height69.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,907 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.3 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%

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