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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: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,730 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,380 $17,605
Premium Interior Group 370  
4.0L V6 630  
Quick Order Package M 3,785  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Premium Interior Group 326  
4.0L V6 554  
Quick Order Package M 3,331  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 4,785 3,180
Options (change) 4,211 2,685
Destination 730 590
Total Price $33,245 $22,870
Total Invoice $30,321 $20,880

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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: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year20082006
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,245$22,870
Adjustments for Features-6,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,440$22,870
Total Invoice$30,321$20,880
Adjustments for Features-6,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,115$20,880

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Total Value of Features$9,455$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2060

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in106.3 in
Length202.5 in185.8 in
Width76.9 in71.5 in
Height68.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,483 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.7 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		144.4 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior air filter0No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested279086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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