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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelChargerChargerOptimaOptima
TrimR/T Road and TrackSRT8SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,995 $45,925 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $32,285 $44,281 $27,865 $33,435
Driver Confidence Group 995 745    
Adaptive Cruise Group 925 795    
Sunroof 995 995    
Premium Technology Package     4,800  
Cargo net     50 50
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Driver Confidence Group 886 663    
Adaptive Cruise Group 823 708    
Sunroof 886 886    
Premium Technology Package     4,380  
Cargo net     42 42
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 2,915 2,535 5,200 400
Options (change) 2,595 2,257 4,713 333
Destination 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $37,905 $50,455 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $35,875 $48,533 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,562
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelChargerChargerOptimaOptima
TrimR/T Road and TrackSRT8SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine370hp V8470hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6900, 19630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,905$50,455$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features0-840-1,200-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,905$49,615$34,790$35,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,710$0$1,000
Total Invoice$35,875$48,533$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features0-808-1,115-1,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,875$47,725$32,313$33,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,850$0$912

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelChargerChargerOptimaOptima
TrimR/T Road and TrackSRT8SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter $150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,390$6,230$6,590$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$840$1,200$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-808-1,115-1,393

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122016
ModelChargerOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in110.4 in
Length199.9 in191.1 in
Width75.0 in73.2 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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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%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215043%
Total Not Requested285057%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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