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Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
Model300300Optima
Trim300CSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,215 $42,405 $26,500
Base Invoice $33,389 $39,395 $24,760
Protection Group II with Xenons 1,275    
SRT Design Group 2,905    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,550    
Sunroof 950 950  
SRT Option Group I   640  
SRT Option Group II   1,200  
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Protection Group II with Xenons 1,173    
SRT Design Group 2,673    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,426    
Sunroof 874 874  
SRT Option Group I   589  
SRT Option Group II   1,104  
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 6,680 2,790 4,350
Options (change) 6,146 2,567 3,885
Destination 700 700 750
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $43,595 $47,995 $31,600
Total Invoice $40,235 $44,762 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,106
Model Year200820082012
Model300300Optima
Trim300CSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8425hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$43,595$47,995$31,600
Adjustments for Features-795-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$47,250$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$0
Total Invoice$40,235$44,762$29,395
Adjustments for Features-734-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,501$44,067$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,566$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082012
Model300300Optima
Trim300CSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Cruise control  $150
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,345$6,295$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-734-6950

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
Model300Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in110.0 in
Length196.9 in190.7 in
Width74.1 in72.1 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume17.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

Protection Group II with Xenons
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
SRT Design Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
5.7L V8
OHV-2v
350 hp@5000
390 lb-ft@4000
1000No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested115032%
Total Not Requested240068%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested65022%
Total Not Requested235578%

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