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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: $31,130

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $622

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,445 $30,500
Base Invoice $27,531 $28,380
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 990 475
Options (change) 822 395
Destination 695 895
Total Price $31,130 $31,870
Total Invoice $29,048 $29,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,968
Model Year20092018
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,130$31,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,130$26,940
Total Invoice$29,048$29,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$25,080

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimSportSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,935$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,590

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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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