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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelAspenAspenOptima
TrimLimitedLimited HybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,730 $45,270 $19,895
Base Invoice $31,705 $41,110 $18,510
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 850 850  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Leather seating surfaces 688    
Heated front seats 215    
Sunroof 731 731  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 1,900 850 3,350
Options (change) 1,634 731 2,990
Destination 850 850 675
Total Price $37,480 $46,970 $23,920
Total Invoice $34,189 $42,691 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,875
Model Year200920092008
ModelAspenAspenOptima
TrimLimitedLimited HybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V8345hp V8 H162hp I4
TransmissionA5D4T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 8368, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$37,480$46,970$23,920
Adjustments for Features-2,345-7,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,135$39,775$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,640$0
Total Invoice$34,189$42,691$22,175
Adjustments for Features-2,139-6,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,050$36,151$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,101$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092008
ModelAspenAspenOptima
TrimLimitedLimited HybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Voice recorder $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Total Value of Features$6,320$11,170$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$7,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,139-6,5400

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler Aspen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelAspenOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.2 in107.1 in
Length200.8 in186.4 in
Width76.0 in71.1 in
Height74.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,860 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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