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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: $32,800

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,748

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $25,920 $33,140
2LT Equipment Group 2,085      
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
235/55R18 250 250    
Navigation system 2,145 2,145    
Chrome Appearance Package 695      
Leather seating surfaces 1,050      
Sunroof 795 795    
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package     2,400  
2LT Equipment Group 1,981      
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
235/55R18 220 220    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888    
Chrome Appearance Package 612      
Leather seating surfaces 924      
Sunroof 700 700    
Premium Package     3,060  
Technology Package     2,230  
Options (change) 8,520 4,690 5,700 0
Options (change) 7,645 4,128 5,290 0
Destination 745 745 825 825
Total Price $32,800 $33,655 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $30,748 $31,682 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $463
Model Year2010201020152015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,800$33,655$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-715-1,870-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$32,940$32,355$33,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0$750
Total Invoice$30,748$31,682$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-673-1,750-3,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,748$31,009$30,285$30,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$261$0$669

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201020152015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,480$5,195$6,350$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$1,870$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-1,750-3,011

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102015
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.0 in
Length187.8 in190.7 in
Width72.5 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
USB port25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested137573%
Total Not Requested50027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested62519%
Total Not Requested265081%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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