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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: $30,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,757

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,445 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $27,531 $27,865 $33,435
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990    
Navigation system 2,145    
Cargo net   50 50
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822    
Navigation system 1,780    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 3,135 50 50
Options (change) 2,602 42 42
Destination 695 850 850
Total Price $33,275 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $30,828 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,894
Model Year200920162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,275$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-6,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$28,885$30,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$30,828$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,823-6,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,828$26,934$27,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimSportSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225  
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $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
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,560$6,515$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,823-6,417

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
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 Weight3,810 lb.3,494 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 Room51.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 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 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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