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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,239

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoOptima
TrimCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,995 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,576 $24,760
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 0 7,650
Options (change) 0 6,822
Destination 995 750
Total Price $41,990 $34,900
Total Invoice $39,571 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,050
Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoOptima
TrimCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$41,990$34,900
Adjustments for Features-4,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$34,900
Total Invoice$39,571$32,332
Adjustments for Features-4,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,382$32,332

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoOptima
TrimCitadelSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,995$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
ModelDurangoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.8 in110.0 in
Length199.8 in190.7 in
Width75.8 in72.1 in
Height70.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,757 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft315.4 ft3

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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 seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested163054%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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