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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,576 $29,436
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 2,100 3,570 900
Options (change) 1,834 3,272 792
Destination 590 860 860
Total Price $21,790 $30,300 $32,745
Total Invoice $20,029 $28,708 $31,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,031
Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$21,790$30,300$32,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$26,450$27,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$20,029$28,708$31,088
Adjustments for Features0-3,648-5,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,060$25,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$602

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620132013
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,875$5,725$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,648-5,426

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.5 in
Length185.8 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in72.5 in
Height55.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.663.7 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77553%
Total Not Requested70047%

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