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Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,095 $29,595 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,154 $28,604 $18,510
CD player, remote 195 195  
Temporary spare tire 195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,895  
Leather Interior Group   1,295  
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
CD player, remote 177 177  
Temporary spare tire 177    
Panoramic sunroof 1,269 1,269  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,724  
Leather Interior Group   1,178  
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 1,785 4,780 2,150
Options (change) 1,623 4,348 1,900
Destination 995 995 675
Total Price $30,875 $35,370 $22,720
Total Invoice $29,772 $33,947 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,068
Model Year201420142008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17205/60-16
Total Price$30,875$35,370$22,720
Adjustments for Features-4,790-8,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,085$26,865$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$780$0
Total Invoice$29,772$33,947$21,085
Adjustments for Features-4,619-8,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,153$25,784$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD w/low range $2200 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control $500 
Full-size spare tire $225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Terrain selector $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Tow hook(s), rear $25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player, remote$100$100 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$7,865$11,580$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$8,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,619-8,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelCherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length182.0 in186.4 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested140061%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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