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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,795 $30,995 $34,095 $19,100
Base Invoice $29,073 $30,266 $33,115 $17,605
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755 1,755  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,145    
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       220
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597 1,597  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,042    
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Rear spoiler       169
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 1,755 2,900 1,755 2,100
Options (change) 1,597 2,639 1,597 1,834
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 590
Total Price $32,645 $34,990 $36,945 $21,790
Total Invoice $31,765 $34,000 $35,807 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,249
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17225/55-18205/60-15
Total Price$32,645$34,990$36,945$21,790
Adjustments for Features-7,375-10,005-10,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,270$24,985$26,645$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$285$0$1,660$0
Total Invoice$31,765$34,000$35,807$20,029
Adjustments for Features-7,176-9,722-9,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,589$24,278$25,824$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$311$0$1,546$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD w/low range $2200  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Crawl control $500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector $200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo net $40  
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 $25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Tow hook(s), rear $25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD player   $125
HD radio  $50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$11,300$13,930$14,225$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,375$10,005$10,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,176-9,722-9,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelCherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.0 in185.8 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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