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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeOptima
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSRT8EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,415 $33,615 $39,440 $39,300 $19,895
Base Invoice $25,179 $30,697 $35,882 $36,222 $18,510
Quick Order Package X 3,725        
Heated front seats 370        
CD changer, in-dash 300        
Side curtain airbags 560 560   560  
Sunroof   800   800  
Stability control         650
Convenience Package         700
Appearance Package         700
Premium Package         1,300
Rear spoiler         200
Quick Order Package X 3,278        
Heated front seats 326        
CD changer, in-dash 264        
Side curtain airbags 493 493   493  
Sunroof   704   704  
Stability control         580
Convenience Package         625
Appearance Package         625
Premium Package         1,160
Rear spoiler         160
Options (change) 4,955 1,360 0 1,360 3,550
Options (change) 4,361 1,197 0 1,197 3,150
Destination 695 695 695 695 675
Total Price $33,065 $35,670 $40,135 $41,355 $24,120
Total Invoice $30,235 $32,589 $36,577 $38,114 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,886
Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeOptima
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSRT8EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6235hp V8330hp V8420hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/65-17245/65-17255/45-20215/50-17
Total Price$33,065$35,670$40,135$41,355$24,120
Adjustments for Features-15-1,015-3,030-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,050$34,655$37,105$39,565$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,605$4,055$6,515$0
Total Invoice$30,235$32,589$36,577$38,114$22,335
Adjustments for Features-14-927-2,761-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,221$31,662$33,816$36,464$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,441$3,595$6,243$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006200620062008
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeOptima
TrimLaredoLimitedOverlandSRT8EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 $125
Sunshade, rear    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Front side airbags    $350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Tow hook(s), front  $40  
Tow hook(s), rear  $25  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100  
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio  $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Outside temperature display $50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 $50
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires $0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,315$4,315$6,330$5,090$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$1,015$3,030$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-927-2,761-1,6500

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelGrand CherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.5 in107.1 in
Length186.6 in186.4 in
Width73.3 in71.1 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Quick Order Package X
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Total Requested288083%
Total Not Requested57517%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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