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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $20,995
Base Invoice $23,424 $19,620
Media Center 430N 685  
Sun and Sound Group 1,295  
Front side airbags 250  
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Media Center 430N 623  
Sun and Sound Group 1,178  
Front side airbags 228  
Navigation system   1,075
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 2,230 3,400
Options (change) 2,029 3,035
Destination 925 695
Total Price $27,450 $25,090
Total Invoice $26,378 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,485
Model Year20122010
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$27,450$25,090
Adjustments for Features-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$25,090
Total Invoice$26,378$23,350
Adjustments for Features-5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,835$23,350

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelCompassOptima
TrimLimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5430

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelCompassOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length173.4 in189.0 in
Width69.3 in71.1 in
Height65.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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