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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $19,100
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $17,605
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 3,520 900 2,100
Options (change) 3,225 792 1,834
Destination 825 825 590
Total Price $29,395 $30,945 $21,790
Total Invoice $27,848 $29,376 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,219
Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17205/60-15
Total Price$29,395$30,945$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,800-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$26,180$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$27,848$29,376$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,600-4,5230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,248$24,853$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
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 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,640$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,600-4,5230

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in185.8 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,762 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested70047%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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