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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: $32,875

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,460

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $872

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Model Year201620162012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,495 $26,500
Base Invoice $27,274 $30,250 $24,760
SXT Plus Package 1,100    
Driver Convenience Group 995 995  
Media Center 430N 1,490 995  
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
SXT Plus Package 979    
Driver Convenience Group 886 886  
Media Center 430N 1,326 886  
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 3,585 1,990 7,650
Options (change) 3,191 1,772 6,822
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $32,875 $34,480 $34,900
Total Invoice $31,460 $33,017 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year201620162012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,875$34,480$34,900
Adjustments for Features-120-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,755$33,560$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0
Total Invoice$31,460$33,017$32,332
Adjustments for Features-115-8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,345$32,136$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$791$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162012
ModelGrand CaravanGrand CaravanOptima
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr 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$800 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start $150 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$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$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Stowable second row seats$500$500 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$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$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,520$8,320$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-8810

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
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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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port-75Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested197589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Overhead console storage compartments100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested93063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
USB port-75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested29021%

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 second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100No
Sunshades, third row125No
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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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