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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: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $28,570 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,141 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation system 2,145 2,145    
2LT Equipment Group 2,060      
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
235/55R18 250 250    
Chrome Appearance Package 695      
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 1,888 1,888    
2LT Equipment Group 1,957      
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
235/55R18 220 220    
Chrome Appearance Package 612      
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Sunroof 792 792    
Options (change) 8,350 4,795 0 0
Options (change) 7,493 4,220 0 0
Destination 810 810 850 850
Total Price $33,320 $34,175 $30,790 $36,890
Total Invoice $31,255 $32,171 $28,715 $34,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,221
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,320$34,175$30,790$36,890
Adjustments for Features-340-1,0550-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$33,120$30,790$31,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$140$0$1,150
Total Invoice$31,255$32,171$28,715$34,285
Adjustments for Features-319-9930-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,936$31,178$28,715$29,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$242$0$970

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40$40$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
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
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$200  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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, 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$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,730$5,445$4,390$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$1,055$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-9930-4,600

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%
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%

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