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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: $23,625

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,855

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimR/TEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,670 $18,510
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
2.7L V6   1,005
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 0 3,055
Options (change) 0 2,670
Destination 995 675
Total Price $30,990 $23,625
Total Invoice $29,665 $21,855

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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: $2,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,909
Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimR/TEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,990$23,625
Adjustments for Features-5,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,870$23,625
Total Invoice$29,665$21,855
Adjustments for Features-4,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,764$21,855

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimR/TEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front 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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,170$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9010

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in107.1 in
Length202.5 in186.4 in
Width78.7 in71.1 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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