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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: $28,525

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,562

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,220 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,759 $25,023 $33,481
3.0L V6 1,500    
MyLink / Intellilink 100    
Navigation system 795    
Forward collision warning 295    
Sunroof 900    
Universal garage door opener   350  
Remote start   425 425
3.0L V6 1,320    
MyLink / Intellilink 88    
Navigation system 700    
Forward collision warning 260    
Sunroof 792    
Universal garage door opener   291  
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 3,590 775 425
Options (change) 3,160 644 353
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $33,635 $28,525 $37,410
Total Invoice $31,744 $26,562 $34,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,195
Model Year201220172017
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,635$28,525$37,410
Adjustments for Features-3,1650-8,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$28,525$29,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$885
Total Invoice$31,744$26,562$34,729
Adjustments for Features-2,9870-7,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,757$26,562$27,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220172017
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100 
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 $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,515$3,350$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$0$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9870-7,427

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
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 Room54.6 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 Room51.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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