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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,975

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,308

Jeep Compass Limited   
Difference: $2,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCompassOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,455 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $20,024 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 495      
Front side airbags 250      
Navigation system 1,395      
Sunroof 800      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 455      
Front side airbags 230      
Navigation system 1,283      
Sunroof 736      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 2,940 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 2,704 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 580 750 750 750
Total Price $24,975 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $23,308 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCompassOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,975$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-2,775-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$24,775$26,825$28,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$23,308$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,720-2,581-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,308$23,035$24,954$26,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,640

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelCompassOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLimitedEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,625$6,550$6,400$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$2,775$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,720-2,581-3,300

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelCompassOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length173.4 in190.7 in
Width69.3 in72.1 in
Height64.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested10036%
Total Not Requested17564%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested195033%
Total Not Requested390067%

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