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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: $6,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,730 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,380 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Premium Interior Group 370      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300      
Quick Order Package M 3,785      
Sunroof 895      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system   1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Interior Group 326      
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140      
Quick Order Package M 3,331      
Sunroof 788      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635
Navigation system   1,250 1,250 1,250
Options (change) 6,350 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 5,585 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 730 750 750 750
Total Price $34,810 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $31,695 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395

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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: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,043
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,810$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features-3,67000-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$28,300$30,200$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$31,695$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features-3,34200-581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,353$26,310$28,090$28,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,504

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$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-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Sunshades, third row$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Removable console$200   
Roof rack$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Sliding center console$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Conversation mirror$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$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
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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$9,995$6,325$6,325$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,34200-581

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.0 in
Length202.5 in190.7 in
Width76.9 in72.1 in
Height68.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft315.4 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 audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats200Yes
Roof rack300No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested120037%
Total Not Requested204063%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested230574%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%

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