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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: $32,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,955 $31,650 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,557 $30,068 $28,380
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500  
Power Convenience Package 995    
Cargo mat 75    
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Floor mats 80 80  
Sunroof 995 995  
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     425
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320  
Power Convenience Package 876    
Cargo mat 66    
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Floor mats 71 71  
Sunroof 876 876  
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     353
Options (change) 4,445 2,575 775
Options (change) 3,913 2,267 644
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $33,275 $35,100 $32,170
Total Invoice $31,345 $33,210 $29,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,365
Model Year201420142018
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,275$35,100$32,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$33,875$30,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$0
Total Invoice$31,345$33,210$29,919
Adjustments for Features0-1,159-1,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,345$32,051$27,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142018
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$350 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,640$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159-1,939

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,922 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 2LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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