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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: $32,510

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,893

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $1,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,545 $24,760
Media Center 430N 795  
Driver Convenience Group 725  
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,300
Media Center 430N 708  
Driver Convenience Group 645  
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 1,520 7,650
Options (change) 1,353 6,822
Destination 995 750
Total Price $32,510 $34,900
Total Invoice $30,893 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,480
Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,510$34,900
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,415$34,900
Total Invoice$30,893$32,332
Adjustments for Features-1,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,852$32,332

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,420$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelGrand CaravanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.0 in
Length202.5 in190.7 in
Width78.7 in72.1 in
Height67.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,511 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		143.8 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested67566%
Total Not Requested35034%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested218073%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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