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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoOptima
TrimR/TCrewCitadelEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,795 $33,795 $40,995 $20,690
Base Invoice $33,844 $32,024 $38,576 $19,255
Leather Interior Group 1,495      
Media Center 730N 395      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 695      
Sunroof 995 995    
Media Center 430N   395    
Leather seating surfaces   1,295    
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
Navigation system       1,200
Leather Interior Group 1,331      
Media Center 730N 352      
Entry Nav / Commuter Group 619      
Sunroof 886 886    
Media Center 430N   352    
Leather seating surfaces   1,153    
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 3,580 2,685 0 3,470
Options (change) 3,188 2,391 0 3,100
Destination 995 995 995 675
Total Price $40,370 $37,475 $41,990 $24,835
Total Invoice $38,027 $35,410 $39,571 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,966
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoOptima
TrimR/TCrewCitadelEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine360hp V8290hp V6290hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10506, 10506, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$40,370$37,475$41,990$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,280-5,730-8,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,090$31,745$33,395$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$2,345$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$38,027$35,410$39,571$23,030
Adjustments for Features-5,916-5,414-8,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,111$29,996$31,471$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$2,115$0$1,475$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelDurangoDurangoDurangoOptima
TrimR/TCrewCitadelEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $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 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo net  $40 
Roof rack $300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, third row seats$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$9,380$8,830$11,695$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$5,730$8,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,916-5,414-8,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Durango vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelDurangoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.8 in107.1 in
Length199.8 in189.0 in
Width75.8 in71.1 in
Height70.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,757 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Durango R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested105046%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Entry Nav / Commuter Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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