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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerOptima
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $26,200
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $24,480
Navigation Group 995 995 995    
Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Rear spoiler 295 295      
Sunroof 995 995 995 995  
Driver Convenience Group   895      
Technology Package         2,000
Premium Package         2,000
Navigation Group 886 886 886    
Plus Package 1,780 1,780      
Rear spoiler 263 263      
Sunroof 886 886 886 886  
Driver Convenience Group   797      
Technology Package         1,785
Premium Package         1,790
Options (change) 4,285 5,180 1,990 995 4,000
Options (change) 3,815 4,612 1,772 886 3,575
Destination 995 995 995 995 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $33,875 $36,170 $36,980 $48,915 $30,950
Total Invoice $32,247 $34,332 $35,052 $47,162 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,530
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerOptima
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$33,875$36,170$36,980$48,915$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,225-2,165-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,875$35,045$35,755$46,750$30,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$1,880$12,875$0
Total Invoice$32,247$34,332$35,052$47,162$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-1,068-1,161-2,087-88
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,247$33,264$33,891$45,075$28,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,017$1,644$12,828$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerOptima
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
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 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Speaker lights    $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels    $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,380$6,505$6,605$7,545$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,225$2,165$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,068-1,161-2,087-88

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelChargerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in110.0 in
Length199.9 in190.7 in
Width75.0 in72.1 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested207579%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55021%
Total Not Requested207579%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested50061%
Total Not Requested32539%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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