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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $17,605
Sunroof 995 995  
Leather seating surfaces 1,000    
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Sunroof 876 876  
Leather seating surfaces 880    
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 1,995 995 2,100
Options (change) 1,756 876 1,834
Destination 875 875 590
Total Price $31,040 $33,790 $21,790
Total Invoice $29,393 $32,075 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,671
Model Year201520152006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4182hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18205/60-15
Total Price$31,040$33,790$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,900-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,140$28,025$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0
Total Invoice$29,393$32,075$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,693-5,4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,700$26,603$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$903$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152006
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptima
Trim2LTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,775$7,640$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,900$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,693-5,4720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152006
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in185.8 in
Width72.5 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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