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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: $30,655

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,860

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,535 $28,220 $30,500
Base Invoice $22,358 $26,809 $28,380
2LT Equipment Group 2,085    
Chrome Appearance Package 695    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Sunroof 795 795  
Remote start     425
2LT Equipment Group 1,981    
Chrome Appearance Package 612    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 924    
Sunroof 700 700  
Remote start     353
Options (change) 6,375 2,545 425
Options (change) 5,757 2,240 353
Destination 745 745 895
Total Price $30,655 $31,510 $31,820
Total Invoice $28,860 $29,794 $29,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,816
Model Year201020102018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,655$31,510$31,820
Adjustments for Features0-715-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,655$30,795$29,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0
Total Invoice$28,860$29,794$29,628
Adjustments for Features0-676-2,584
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,860$29,118$27,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$258$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,330$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-676-2,584

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.4 in
Length187.8 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.9 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 start150Yes
USB port25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152581%
Total Not Requested35019%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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