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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,300 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $24,967 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Leather Interior Group 2,770        
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Satellite radio 195        
Tire-pressure monitor 70        
Navigation system 1,430 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Sunroof 895        
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium Technology Package         5,350
Leather Interior Group 2,437        
Bluetooth cell phone link 317        
Satellite radio 172        
Tire-pressure monitor 62        
Navigation system 1,258 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Sunroof 788        
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Premium Technology Package         4,780
Options (change) 5,720 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 5,034 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780
Destination 730 750 750 750 750
Total Price $33,750 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $30,731 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,225
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine207hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,750$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-21500-550-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,535$28,300$30,200$31,050$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,750$2,675
Total Invoice$30,731$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-19600-512-767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,535$26,310$28,090$28,883$28,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,573$2,473

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Removable console$200    
Roof rack$300    
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Traffic information $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Stowable second row seats$500    
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,615$7,400$7,400$7,950$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$215$0$0$550$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-19600-512-767

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.3 in110.0 in
Length200.6 in190.7 in
Width78.6 in72.1 in
Height68.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,147 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom38.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
167.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Removable console200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested250039%
Total Not Requested395561%

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