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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,800 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,260 $24,760
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384  
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 7,315 4,350
Options (change) 6,768 3,885
Destination 995 750
Total Price $39,110 $31,600
Total Invoice $37,023 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,223
Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/45-18
Total Price$39,110$31,600
Adjustments for Features-5,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,400$31,600
Total Invoice$37,023$29,395
Adjustments for Features-5,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,618$29,395

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,185$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.0 in
Length183.1 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in72.1 in
Height65.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested70028%
Total Not Requested177572%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested257586%
Total Not Requested43014%

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