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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $18,510
2LT Equipment Group 2,060    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
235/55R18 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control     650
2.7L V6     1,005
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
2LT Equipment Group 1,957    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
235/55R18 220 220  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 792 792  
Stability control     580
2.7L V6     840
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 5,510 2,650 3,155
Options (change) 4,993 2,332 2,740
Destination 810 810 675
Total Price $30,480 $32,030 $23,725
Total Invoice $28,755 $30,283 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,693
Model Year201120112008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18205/60-16
Total Price$30,480$32,030$23,725
Adjustments for Features-2,265-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,215$28,800$23,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$28,755$30,283$21,925
Adjustments for Features-2,137-3,0540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,618$27,229$21,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$611$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,280$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,137-3,0540

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in107.1 in
Length187.8 in186.4 in
Width72.5 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested90054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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