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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,800 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $29,260 $27,865 $33,435
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,800    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,895    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,620    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Cargo net   50 50
Universal garage door opener   350 350
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine 2,660    
Confidence & Convenience II Package 1,724    
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package 2,384    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Cargo net   42 42
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 7,315 5,200 400
Options (change) 6,768 4,713 333
Destination 995 850 850
Total Price $39,110 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $37,023 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,957
Model Year201820162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,110$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features-1,7300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$35,990$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$37,023$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features-1,6380-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,385$33,428$34,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelEquinoxOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$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 $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Following distance indicator$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200 
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$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  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Larger infotainment display$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,395$4,665$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6380-279

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
ModelEquinoxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in110.4 in
Length183.1 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.5 ft315.9 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%
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested220089%
Total Not Requested27511%
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested350070%
Total Not Requested150030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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