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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,730 $20,690
Base Invoice $25,380 $19,255
Premium Interior Group 370  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300  
Quick Order Package M 3,785  
Sunroof 895  
4.0L V6 630  
Convenience Package   970
Premium Package   1,300
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Interior Group 326  
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140  
Quick Order Package M 3,331  
Sunroof 788  
4.0L V6 554  
Convenience Package   865
Premium Package   1,160
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 6,980 3,470
Options (change) 6,139 3,100
Destination 730 675
Total Price $35,440 $24,835
Total Invoice $32,249 $23,030

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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: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,037
Model Year20082009
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$35,440$24,835
Adjustments for Features-5,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,745$24,835
Total Invoice$32,249$23,030
Adjustments for Features-5,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,067$23,030

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
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$8,520$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in107.1 in
Length202.5 in189.0 in
Width76.9 in71.1 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,483 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft315.0 ft3

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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 filter0Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 port25Yes
Total Requested70022%
Total Not Requested254078%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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