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Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerOptima
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $19,100
Base Invoice $24,292 $28,575 $42,452 $17,605
SXT Plus Package 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
R/T Plus Package   2,000    
Rear spoiler   150   220
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
SXT Plus Package 1,780      
Sunroof 886 886 886  
R/T Plus Package   1,780    
Rear spoiler   134   169
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 2,995 3,145 995 2,100
Options (change) 2,666 2,800 886 1,834
Destination 995 995 995 590
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $29,110 $33,910 $46,865 $21,790
Total Invoice $27,953 $32,370 $45,333 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,109
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerOptima
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20205/60-15
Total Price$29,110$33,910$46,865$21,790
Adjustments for Features-1,890-1,565-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,220$32,345$43,735$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,125$16,515$0
Total Invoice$27,953$32,370$45,333$20,029
Adjustments for Features-1,815-1,494-3,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,138$30,876$42,305$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,738$16,167$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerOptima
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392EX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start $150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50 
Performance meter  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,290$3,965$5,530$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$1,565$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,815-1,494-3,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelChallengerOptima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in106.3 in
Length197.7 in185.8 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested139059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested102555%
Total Not Requested85045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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