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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: $5,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,218

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,660 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,394 $23,902 $28,380
Security Group 1,425    
Quick Order Package M 1,845    
uconnect tunes 675    
Sunroof 895    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Premium Package   2,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Security Group 1,268    
Quick Order Package M 1,642    
uconnect tunes 601    
Sunroof 797    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Premium Package   2,088  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 4,840 2,700 400
Options (change) 4,308 2,421 333
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $34,320 $29,195 $31,795
Total Invoice $31,522 $27,218 $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: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,384
Model Year200920182018
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,320$29,195$31,795
Adjustments for Features-2,0900-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,230$29,195$29,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$31,522$27,218$29,608
Adjustments for Features-1,9200-1,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,602$27,218$27,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$714

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920182018
ModelGrand CaravanOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,730$6,640$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9200-1,676

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.4 in
Length202.5 in191.1 in
Width76.9 in73.2 in
Height68.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%
uconnect tunes
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested12589%
Total Not Requested1511%

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested160071%

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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