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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerOptima
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $20,690
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $19,255
Navigation Group 995 995 995    
Sunroof 995 995 995 995  
Plus Package   2,000      
Convenience Package         970
Premium Package         1,300
Navigation system         1,200
Navigation Group 886 886 886    
Sunroof 886 886 886 886  
Plus Package   1,780      
Convenience Package         865
Premium Package         1,160
Navigation system         1,075
Options (change) 1,990 3,990 1,990 995 3,470
Options (change) 1,772 3,552 1,772 886 3,100
Destination 995 995 995 995 675
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $31,580 $34,980 $36,980 $48,915 $24,835
Total Invoice $30,204 $33,272 $35,052 $47,162 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,906
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerOptima
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20215/50-17
Total Price$31,580$34,980$36,980$48,915$24,835
Adjustments for Features-280-2,705-3,830-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,300$32,275$33,150$44,145$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$1,850$12,845$0
Total Invoice$30,204$33,272$35,052$47,162$23,030
Adjustments for Features-268-2,573-3,630-4,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,936$30,699$31,422$42,563$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$763$1,486$12,627$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerOptima
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,830$6,255$7,380$8,320$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$2,705$3,830$4,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-268-2,573-3,630-4,5990

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelChargerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in107.1 in
Length199.9 in189.0 in
Width75.0 in71.1 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested152558%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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