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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: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $26,750 $30,040
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,412 $28,538
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Convenience Package   1,300  
Sport Edition   1,695  
Sunroof   995 995
Enhanced Convenience Package     995
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Convenience Package   1,183  
Sport Edition   1,542  
Sunroof   905 905
Enhanced Convenience Package     905
Options (change) 2,100 3,990 1,990
Options (change) 1,834 3,630 1,810
Destination 590 895 895
Total Price $21,790 $31,635 $32,925
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,937 $31,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,407
Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$21,790$31,635$32,925
Adjustments for Features0-3,700-4,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,935$28,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$20,029$29,937$31,243
Adjustments for Features0-3,501-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$26,436$26,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$167

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620172017
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTPremier
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 app $25$25
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
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
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  
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
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$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
Total Value of Features$1,925$5,625$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,501-4,640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062017
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.3,765 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sport Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
235/55R18 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

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