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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
Model300300300300300Optima
TrimLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,670 $33,670 $38,670 $39,670 $47,670 $19,100
Base Invoice $31,312 $32,232 $36,832 $37,752 $46,062 $17,605
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495  
Leather seating surfaces   1,395        
Leather Package           1,000
Floor mats           85
Rear spoiler           220
Antilock brakes (ABS)           795
Panoramic sunroof 1,331 1,331 1,331 1,331 1,331  
Leather seating surfaces   1,242        
Leather Package           890
Floor mats           65
Rear spoiler           169
Antilock brakes (ABS)           710
Options (change) 1,495 2,890 1,495 1,495 1,495 2,100
Options (change) 1,331 2,573 1,331 1,331 1,331 1,834
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 590
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $35,090 $37,485 $41,090 $42,090 $51,090 $21,790
Total Invoice $33,568 $35,730 $39,088 $40,008 $49,318 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,803
Model Year201220122012201220122006
Model300300300300300Optima
TrimLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6292hp V6363hp V8363hp V8470hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA8T8T5T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6552, 11276, 6552, 11276, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/60-18245/45-20245/45-20205/60-15
Total Price$35,090$37,485$41,090$42,090$51,090$21,790
Adjustments for Features-3,905-3,355-6,595-6,395-8,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,185$34,130$34,495$35,695$42,295$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,945$3,310$4,510$11,110$0
Total Invoice$33,568$35,730$39,088$40,008$49,318$20,029
Adjustments for Features-3,736-3,198-6,274-6,079-8,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,832$32,532$32,814$33,929$40,828$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$2,982$4,097$10,996$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122012201220122006
Model300300300300300Optima
TrimLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player     $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Wood trim  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$6,555$9,795$9,595$11,995$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$3,355$6,595$6,395$8,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,736-3,198-6,274-6,079-8,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
Model300Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in106.3 in
Length198.6 in185.8 in
Width75.0 in71.5 in
Height58.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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