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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: $36,150

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $1,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,805

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $1,453

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Model Year200820082014
ModelChargerChargerOptima
TrimR/TSRT8SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,615 $37,215 $35,300
Base Invoice $29,204 $34,679 $32,963
Popular Equipment Group 2,100    
Protection Group 1,185    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890    
Xenon HID headlights 695 695  
Sunroof 950 950  
SRT Option Group I   860  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
Side curtain airbags   590  
Cargo net     50
Popular Equipment Group 1,932    
Protection Group 1,090    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819    
Xenon HID headlights 639 639  
Sunroof 874 874  
SRT Option Group I   791  
SRT Option Group III   1,504  
Side curtain airbags   543  
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 5,820 4,730 50
Options (change) 5,354 4,351 42
Destination 700 700 800
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $38,135 $44,745 $36,150
Total Invoice $35,258 $41,830 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,722
Model Year200820082014
ModelChargerChargerOptima
TrimR/TSRT8SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$38,135$44,745$36,150
Adjustments for Features-9650-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,170$44,745$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,575$0
Total Invoice$35,258$41,830$33,805
Adjustments for Features-8920-4,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,366$41,830$29,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,464$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082014
ModelChargerChargerOptima
TrimR/TSRT8SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40 $40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$3,315$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8920-4,161

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelChargerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in110.0 in
Length200.1 in190.7 in
Width74.5 in72.1 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 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

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested102556%
Total Not Requested80044%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested42574%
Total Not Requested15026%
SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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