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Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelAspenOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,905 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $30,080 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Quick Order Package J 4,270      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 950      
Sunroof 850      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Quick Order Package J 3,672      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 817      
Sunroof 731      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 6,070 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 5,220 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 800 750 750 750
Total Price $39,775 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $36,100 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,537
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelAspenOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V8200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 9550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$39,775$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-2,145-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,630$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$36,100$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,947-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,153$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelAspenOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Total Value of Features$7,870$5,875$5,725$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,947-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelAspenOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.2 in110.0 in
Length200.8 in190.7 in
Width76.0 in72.1 in
Height74.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,860 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler Aspen Limited

Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Laminated front side windows200No
Running boards350No
Wheel locks25No
Alpine, 368W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
265/50R20 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested227548%
Total Not Requested246552%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Total Requested260044%
Total Not Requested325056%

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