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Dodge Dart vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Dart vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,480

Dodge Dart GT   
Difference: $11,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,838

Dodge Dart GT   
Difference: $9,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelDartDartOptima
TrimGTLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $22,995 $26,500
Base Invoice $20,488 $22,364 $24,760
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 495    
Sun/Sound Group 995    
Polished alloy wheels   395  
Premium Package     2,950
Navigation system     1,400
Limited Package     3,300
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 450    
Sun/Sound Group 905    
Polished alloy wheels   359  
Premium Package     2,635
Navigation system     1,250
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 1,490 395 7,650
Options (change) 1,355 359 6,822
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $23,480 $24,385 $34,900
Total Invoice $22,838 $23,718 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Dart Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,366
Model Year201420142012
ModelDartDartOptima
TrimGTLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$23,480$24,385$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-975-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,480$23,410$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$70$0$0
Total Invoice$22,838$23,718$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-948-3,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,838$22,770$29,136
Cost Above Minimum$68$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142012
ModelDartDartOptima
TrimGTLimitedSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,250$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-948-3,196

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Dart vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelDartOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.0 in
Length183.9 in190.7 in
Width72.0 in72.1 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,187 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Dart GT

Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Sun/Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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