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Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelDurangoDurangoOptima
TrimSLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,665 $35,875 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,062 $32,699 $18,510
Convenience Group 1,700    
Sunroof 850 850  
Leather seating surfaces 875    
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Group 1,462    
Sunroof 731 731  
Leather seating surfaces 753    
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 3,425 850 3,350
Options (change) 2,946 731 2,990
Destination 800 800 675
Total Price $34,890 $37,525 $23,920
Total Invoice $31,808 $34,230 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,033
Model Year200820082008
ModelDurangoDurangoOptima
TrimSLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6303hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionA4A5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4368, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18265/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,890$37,525$23,920
Adjustments for Features-1,755-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,135$34,355$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,220$0
Total Invoice$31,808$34,230$22,175
Adjustments for Features-1,600-2,8920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,208$31,338$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082008
ModelDurangoDurangoOptima
TrimSLTLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$5,655$7,070$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,600-2,8920

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelDurangoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.2 in107.1 in
Length200.8 in186.4 in
Width76.0 in71.1 in
Height74.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,714 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity27.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room59.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
102.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango SLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Cargo net40No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested64046%
Total Not Requested74054%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested137589%
Total Not Requested17511%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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