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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: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $24,700
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $23,080
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 795 795  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Floor mats 80 80  
Sunroof 995 995  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,150
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Floor mats 71 71  
Sunroof 876 876  
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,920
Options (change) 4,170 3,370 4,150
Options (change) 3,671 2,967 3,705
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $33,000 $35,895 $29,600
Total Invoice $31,103 $33,910 $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: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,530
Model Year201420142011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp 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)225/65-17235/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,000$35,895$29,600
Adjustments for Features-40-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,960$33,740$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0
Total Invoice$31,103$33,910$27,535
Adjustments for Features-38-2,0360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,065$31,874$27,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$809$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX 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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
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
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,590$6,705$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$2,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-2,0360

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
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 Weight3,922 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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

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