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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,445

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,458

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,220 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $27,759 $26,490 $31,125
MyLink / Intellilink 100    
Class II trailer hitch 355 350 350
Navigation system 795    
Sunroof 900    
3.0L V6 1,500    
AWD 1,750 1,700 1,700
Premium Package   3,300  
Limited Package   2,000  
Rear bumper protector   65  
Floor mats   115 115
Cargo cover   125 125
Remote start   350 350
Roof rack crossbars     195
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
MyLink / Intellilink 88    
Class II trailer hitch 312 280 280
Navigation system 700    
Sunroof 792    
3.0L V6 1,320    
AWD 1,662 1,610 1,595
Premium Package   2,945  
Limited Package   1,785  
Rear bumper protector   50  
Floor mats   95 95
Cargo cover   100 100
Remote start   280 280
Roof rack crossbars     150
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 5,400 8,005 4,335
Options (change) 4,874 7,145 3,840
Destination 825 800 800
Total Price $35,445 $36,755 $38,285
Total Invoice $33,458 $34,435 $35,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $859
Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine264hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,445$36,755$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,445$34,795$35,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$33,458$34,435$35,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,836-2,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,458$32,599$33,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$704

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122012
ModelEquinoxSorentoSorento
TrimLTZEX V6SX V6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300 $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio $50 
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,340$7,300$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,836-2,462

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelEquinoxSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in183.9 in
Width72.5 in74.2 in
Height66.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft372.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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