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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,170 $31,920 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,324 $27,865 $33,435
3.6L V6 1,500 1,500    
Navigation system 495 495    
Power Convenience Package 995      
Safety Package 590      
Cargo mat 75      
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
Sunroof 995 995    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
3.6L V6 1,320 1,320    
Navigation system 436 436    
Power Convenience Package 876      
Safety Package 519      
Cargo mat 66      
Leather seating surfaces 880      
Sunroof 876 876    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 5,650 2,990 350 350
Options (change) 4,973 2,632 291 291
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $34,695 $35,785 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $32,610 $33,831 $29,006 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine301hp V6301hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,695$35,785$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features-1,590-2,1650-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,105$33,620$31,140$32,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,610$33,831$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features-1,494-2,0470-4,596
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,116$31,784$29,006$29,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$0$974

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelEquinoxEquinoxOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$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$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog lights$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,915$4,750$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$2,165$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-2,0470-4,596

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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