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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $1,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $2,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,195 $34,695 $35,500
Base Invoice $28,484 $33,654 $33,140
Luxury Group 1,845    
CD player, remote 445 445  
Uconnect 8.4N 945    
SafetyTec Group 995    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Cargo net     50
Luxury Group 1,679    
CD player, remote 405 405  
Uconnect 8.4N 860    
SafetyTec Group 905    
Panoramic sunroof 1,451 1,451  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 7,570 3,785 50
Options (change) 6,888 3,444 42
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $37,760 $39,475 $36,375
Total Invoice $36,367 $38,093 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,445
Model Year201620162015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6271hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,760$39,475$36,375
Adjustments for Features-950-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,810$36,750$36,375
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0
Total Invoice$36,367$38,093$34,007
Adjustments for Features-915-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,452$35,463$34,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$11$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162015
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,750$7,525$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-915-2,6300

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162015
ModelCherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.0 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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%
SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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