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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelCherokeeOptimaOptima
TrimOverlandSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $33,115 $27,865 $33,435
Technology Group 1,645    
Temporary spare tire 215    
Panoramic sunroof 1,755    
3.2L V6 1,745    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Technology Group 1,497    
Temporary spare tire 196    
Panoramic sunroof 1,597    
3.2L V6 1,588    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 5,360 5,150 350
Options (change) 4,878 4,671 291
Destination 1,095 850 850
Total Price $40,550 $35,940 $37,240
Total Invoice $39,088 $33,386 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,764
Model Year201820162016
ModelCherokeeOptimaOptima
TrimOverlandSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine271hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,550$35,940$37,240
Adjustments for Features-4,0850-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,465$35,940$36,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$39,088$33,386$34,576
Adjustments for Features-3,9380-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,150$33,386$34,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelCherokeeOptimaOptima
TrimOverlandSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,050$3,965$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,085$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9380-279

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
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 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%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested420084%
Total Not Requested80016%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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