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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: $32,920

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,032

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $2,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $35,500
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $33,140
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 795 795  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Sunroof 995 995  
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Sunroof 876 876  
Options (change) 4,090 3,290 0
Options (change) 3,600 2,896 0
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $32,920 $35,815 $36,325
Total Invoice $31,032 $33,839 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $326
Model Year201420142015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,920$35,815$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,920$33,700$32,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0
Total Invoice$31,032$33,839$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,998-3,259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,032$31,841$30,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$809$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142015
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX Limited 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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
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 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,430$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,998-3,259

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142015
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in110.0 in
Length187.8 in190.7 in
Width72.5 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,922 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.3 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%

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