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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $2,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $24,700
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $23,080
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Navigation system 795 795  
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,150
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Navigation system 700 700  
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,920
Options (change) 5,915 3,295 4,150
Options (change) 5,333 2,900 3,705
Destination 825 825 750
Total Price $31,790 $33,340 $29,600
Total Invoice $29,956 $31,484 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,336
Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,790$33,340$29,600
Adjustments for Features-90-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$32,285$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$29,956$31,484$27,535
Adjustments for Features-85-9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,871$30,488$27,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
TrimLTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Speaker lights  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,505$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$1,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-85-9960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.0 in
Length187.8 in190.7 in
Width72.5 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 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
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%

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