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Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelChargerChargerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimR/TSRT8EXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Electronics Convenience Group 630        
Protection Group 590        
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Convenience Group II 1,005        
Navigation system 1,495        
CD changer, in-dash 400        
Sunroof 950 950      
SRT Option Group I   675      
Side curtain airbags   390      
Satellite radio   195      
Technology Package     2,000 2,000  
Premium Package     2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package         5,000
Electronics Convenience Group 580        
Protection Group 543        
Bluetooth cell phone link 331        
Convenience Group II 925        
Navigation system 1,375        
CD changer, in-dash 368        
Sunroof 874 874      
SRT Option Group I   621      
Side curtain airbags   359      
Satellite radio   179      
Technology Package     1,785 1,785  
Premium Package     2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package         4,465
Options (change) 5,430 2,210 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 4,996 2,033 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 675 675 750 750 750
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $36,135 $40,305 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $33,368 $37,701 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,278
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelChargerChargerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimR/TSRT8EXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,135$40,305$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-8500-2,635-2,635-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$40,305$25,065$26,965$28,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,020$0$1,900$3,775
Total Invoice$33,368$37,701$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-7850-2,450-2,451-3,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,583$37,701$23,305$25,084$26,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,118$0$1,779$3,501

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelChargerChargerOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimR/TSRT8EXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $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
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tires, self-sealing$50    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
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$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$4,415$3,565$6,200$6,200$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$2,635$2,635$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments-7850-2,450-2,451-3,169

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelChargerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in110.0 in
Length200.1 in190.7 in
Width74.5 in72.1 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%

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 audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested215037%
Total Not Requested370063%

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