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Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,425

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelStratusOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,825 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,358 $18,510
Travel Convenience Group 355  
Protection Value Package 730  
Power driver seat (8-way) 380  
Rear spoiler 225 200
2.7L V6 850 1,005
Stability control   650
Travel Convenience Group 327  
Protection Value Package 672  
Power driver seat (8-way) 350  
Rear spoiler 207 160
2.7L V6 782 840
Stability control   580
Options (change) 2,540 1,855
Options (change) 2,338 1,580
Destination 675 675
Total Price $23,040 $22,425
Total Invoice $21,371 $20,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,546
Model Year20062008
ModelStratusOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$23,040$22,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,040$19,250
Total Invoice$21,371$20,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,371$17,825

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Features Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelStratusOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$975$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,940

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Stratus vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelStratusOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.0 in107.1 in
Length191.2 in186.4 in
Width70.6 in71.1 in
Height54.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%
Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat (8-way)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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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