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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,795 $34,095 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,073 $33,115 $24,760
Uconnect 8.4N 1,295    
Luxury Group 1,345    
Panoramic sunroof 1,755 1,755  
3.2L V6 1,745 1,745  
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Uconnect 8.4N 1,178    
Luxury Group 1,224    
Panoramic sunroof 1,597 1,597  
3.2L V6 1,588 1,588  
Limited Package     2,937
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 6,140 3,500 7,650
Options (change) 5,587 3,185 6,822
Destination 1,095 1,095 750
Total Price $37,030 $38,690 $34,900
Total Invoice $35,755 $37,395 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,463
Model Year201820182012
ModelCherokeeCherokeeOptima
TrimLimitedOverlandSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6271hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,030$38,690$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2,025-3,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,005$34,965$34,900
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$35,755$37,395$32,332
Adjustments for Features-1,955-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,800$33,795$32,332
Cost Above Minimum$5$0$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
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 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,950$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$3,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-3,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelCherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length182.0 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in72.1 in
Height65.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,811 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.2 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

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested237579%
Total Not Requested63021%

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