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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $30,500
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $28,380
Luxury Group 1,345    
Technology Group 1,645 1,645  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295    
Temporary spare tire 215 215  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Limited Package     2,100
Technology Package     3,000
Universal garage door opener     350
Remote start     425
Luxury Group 1,224    
Technology Group 1,497 1,497  
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178    
Temporary spare tire 196 196  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Limited Package     1,925
Technology Package     2,727
Universal garage door opener     291
Remote start     353
Options (change) 8,000 5,360 5,875
Options (change) 7,280 4,878 5,296
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $38,890 $40,550 $37,270
Total Invoice $37,448 $39,088 $34,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,193
Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6271hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,890$40,550$37,270
Adjustments for Features-710-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,180$38,140$37,270
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$37,448$39,088$34,571
Adjustments for Features-684-2,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,764$36,765$34,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$1$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras  $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
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 
Alexa integration$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $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 
Approach detection  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,875$8,575$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-684-2,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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 upholstery-450No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Total Requested500400%
Total Not Requested-375-300%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested112592%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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