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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelCherokeeOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,095 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $27,154 $27,865 $33,435
Luxury Group 1,595    
Uconnect 8.4N 795    
Technology Group 2,155    
Temporary spare tire 195    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395    
3.2L V6 1,495    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Luxury Group 1,451    
Uconnect 8.4N 723    
Technology Group 1,961    
Temporary spare tire 177    
Panoramic sunroof 1,269    
3.2L V6 1,360    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 7,630 5,200 400
Options (change) 6,941 4,713 333
Destination 995 850 850
Total Price $36,720 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $35,090 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $283
Model Year201420162016
ModelCherokeeOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,720$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features-2,0350-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,685$35,990$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$35,090$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features-1,9450-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,145$33,428$34,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420162016
ModelCherokeeOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,550$4,515$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9450-279

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142016
ModelCherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length182.0 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height65.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested95032%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested355071%
Total Not Requested145029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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