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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model300Optima
TrimSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,160 $26,500
Base Invoice $40,861 $24,760
SRT Option Group II 900  
SRT Option Group I 640  
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,300
SRT Option Group II 801  
SRT Option Group I 570  
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 1,540 7,650
Options (change) 1,371 6,822
Destination 750 750
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $48,150 $34,900
Total Invoice $44,682 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,772
Model Year20092012
Model300Optima
TrimSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$48,150$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,150$34,445
Total Invoice$44,682$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,682$31,910

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
Model300Optima
TrimSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0 
Cruise control $150
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$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 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,845$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-422

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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 SRT8

SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Performance meter150No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested65022%
Total Not Requested235578%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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