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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $19,255
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295    
Temporary spare tire 215 215  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
Navigation system     1,200
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178    
Temporary spare tire 196 196  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 5,010 3,715 4,475
Options (change) 4,559 3,381 3,940
Destination 1,095 1,095 675
Total Price $35,900 $38,905 $25,840
Total Invoice $34,727 $37,591 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,319
Model Year201820182009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6271hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$35,900$38,905$25,840
Adjustments for Features-5,725-8,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,175$30,905$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$730$0
Total Invoice$34,727$37,591$23,870
Adjustments for Features-5,538-7,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,189$29,861$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182009
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$9,175$11,450$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,725$8,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,538-7,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelCherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length182.0 in189.0 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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