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Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,605

Jeep Liberty Sport   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,285

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelLibertyLibertyOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSportLimitedEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $22,722 $25,852 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Media Center 430N 1,385          
Latitude Edition 1,700          
Large canvas sunroof 1,200 1,200        
Media Center 730N   1,845        
Universal garage door opener     350 350 350 350
Premium Package     2,300      
Cargo net     50 50 50 50
Cargo tray     80 80 80 80
Media Center 430N 1,260          
Latitude Edition 1,547          
Large canvas sunroof 1,092 1,092        
Media Center 730N   1,679        
Universal garage door opener     291 291 291 291
Premium Package     2,088      
Cargo net     42 42 42 42
Cargo tray     67 67 67 67
Options (change) 4,285 3,045 2,780 480 480 480
Options (change) 3,899 2,771 2,488 400 400 400
Destination 925 925 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $28,605 $30,730 $29,275 $32,365 $31,666 $31,875
Total Invoice $27,546 $29,548 $27,285 $30,047 $29,119 $29,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,050
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelLibertyLibertyOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSportLimitedEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,605$30,730$29,275$32,365$31,666$31,875
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,920-355-55-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$30,705$27,355$32,010$31,611$28,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$4,655$4,256$800
Total Invoice$27,546$29,548$27,285$30,047$29,119$29,675
Adjustments for Features0-24-1,789-330-51-3,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,546$29,524$25,496$29,717$29,068$26,212
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,978$0$4,221$3,572$716

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelLibertyLibertyOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSportLimitedEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat  $40  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger    $0 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit   $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Large canvas sunroof$1200$1200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler     $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
HD radio   $50$50 
Media drive$15$15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25    
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100$100 
Voice recorder $0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25$25$25
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100 
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25 
LED headlights     $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,695$5,720$7,615$6,050$5,750$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,920$355$55$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-1,789-330-51-3,463

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelLibertyOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in110.4 in
Length176.9 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height72.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested77598%
Total Not Requested152%
Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Cargo cover75No
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested240060%
Total Not Requested159040%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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