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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: $29,195

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,218

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,300 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $24,967 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Premium Group 1,020        
Bluetooth cell phone link 360        
Leather Interior Group 2,770        
Satellite radio 195        
Tire-pressure monitor 70        
Navigation system 1,430        
Sunroof 895        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,300      
Cargo net   50 50 50 50
Premium Group 898        
Bluetooth cell phone link 317        
Leather Interior Group 2,437        
Satellite radio 172        
Tire-pressure monitor 62        
Navigation system 1,258        
Sunroof 788        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Premium Package   2,088      
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
Options (change) 6,740 2,700 400 400 400
Options (change) 5,932 2,421 333 333 333
Destination 730 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $34,770 $29,195 $32,285 $31,586 $31,795
Total Invoice $31,629 $27,218 $29,980 $29,052 $29,608

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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: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,259
Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine207hp V6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,770$29,195$32,285$31,586$31,795
Adjustments for Features-1,925-1,715-3000-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$27,480$31,985$31,586$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,505$4,106$1,025
Total Invoice$31,629$27,218$29,980$29,052$29,608
Adjustments for Features-1,751-1,599-2790-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,878$25,619$29,701$29,052$26,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,082$3,433$925

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018201820182018
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
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 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50 
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300 $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Stowable second row seats$500    
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,375$8,165$6,750$6,450$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$1,715$300$0$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,751-1,599-2790-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.3 in110.4 in
Length200.6 in191.1 in
Width78.6 in73.2 in
Height68.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,147 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
54.2 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
167.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested67557%
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 seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Removable console200Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested180069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested180080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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