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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: $33,000

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $1,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,103

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $1,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $24,760
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 795 795 1,400
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Floor mats 80 80  
Sunroof 995 995  
Limited Package     3,300
Premium Package     2,950
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation system 700 700 1,250
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Floor mats 71 71  
Sunroof 876 876  
Limited Package     2,937
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 4,170 3,370 7,650
Options (change) 3,671 2,967 6,822
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $33,000 $35,895 $34,900
Total Invoice $31,103 $33,910 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $795
Model Year201420142012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX
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)225/65-17235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,000$35,895$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,000$33,780$32,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0
Total Invoice$31,103$33,910$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,998-2,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,103$31,912$30,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$809$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142012
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio  $50
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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$6,655$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,998-2,024

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%

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