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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,795 $30,995 $34,095 $19,895
Base Invoice $29,073 $30,266 $33,115 $18,510
Temporary spare tire 215   215  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755 1,755  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,145    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Temporary spare tire 196   196  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597 1,597  
Comfort / Convenience Group   1,042    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 1,970 2,900 1,970 3,550
Options (change) 1,793 2,639 1,793 3,150
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 675
Total Price $32,860 $34,990 $37,160 $24,120
Total Invoice $31,961 $34,000 $36,003 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,008
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4184hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6506, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/65-17225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,860$34,990$37,160$24,120
Adjustments for Features-5,175-7,880-8,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$27,110$28,960$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$1,850$0
Total Invoice$31,961$34,000$36,003$22,335
Adjustments for Features-5,033-7,657-7,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,928$26,343$28,058$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$585$0$1,715$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelCherokeeCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedTrailhawkOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
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 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Crawl control $500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire $225  
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Terrain selector $200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio  $50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
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 
USB port$25$25$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75  
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats$200 $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$10,050$12,755$13,075$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$7,880$8,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,033-7,657-7,9450

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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