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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeOptima
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverlandSRT8EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,195 $35,785 $36,795 $39,895 $54,670 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,803 $33,688 $34,724 $37,545 $52,150 $17,605
Sunroof 895 895        
Laredo E Group 2,000          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         2,540  
Luxury Group II         4,495  
Leather Package           1,000
Floor mats           85
Rear spoiler           220
Antilock brakes (ABS)           795
Sunroof 797 797        
Laredo E Group 1,011          
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         2,261  
Luxury Group II         4,001  
Leather Package           890
Floor mats           65
Rear spoiler           169
Antilock brakes (ABS)           710
Options (change) 2,895 895 0 0 7,035 2,100
Options (change) 1,808 797 0 0 6,262 1,834
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 590
Total Price $31,015 $37,605 $37,720 $40,820 $62,630 $21,790
Total Invoice $29,536 $35,410 $35,649 $38,470 $59,337 $20,029

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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: $7,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,517
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeOptima
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverlandSRT8EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6470hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5T5T5T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 10506, 10506, 10506, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-17265/50-20265/60-18265/50-20295/45-20205/60-15
Total Price$31,015$37,605$37,720$40,820$62,630$21,790
Adjustments for Features-2,090-5,130-7,505-9,820-13,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,925$32,475$30,215$31,000$48,685$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$1,290$2,075$19,760$0
Total Invoice$29,536$35,410$35,649$38,470$59,337$20,029
Adjustments for Features-1,990-4,831-7,093-9,255-13,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,546$30,579$28,556$29,215$46,125$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,033$1,010$1,669$18,579$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeGrand CherokeeOptima
TrimLaredoLaredo AltitudeLimitedOverlandSRT8EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control    $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power liftgate   $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start $150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Forward collision warning    $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat    $150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75 
Cargo net   $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100 
Cassette player     $50
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000 
Media drive $15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter    $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Folding passenger seat$150     
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
All-terrain tires$0 $0   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,490$9,530$11,905$14,220$18,345$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$5,130$7,505$9,820$13,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,990-4,831-7,093-9,255-13,2120

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelGrand CherokeeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in185.8 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height69.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Laredo E Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Luxury Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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