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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $22,400
Base Invoice $18,045 $20,877
Rear spoiler 200  
Sunroof 800 695
Leather seating surfaces 600 545
Convenience Package 700  
2LT Equipment Group   1,130
Side curtain airbags   395
Heated front seats   250
CD changer, in-dash   395
Rear spoiler 160  
Sunroof 715 577
Leather seating surfaces 535 452
Convenience Package 625  
2LT Equipment Group   938
Side curtain airbags   328
Heated front seats   208
CD changer, in-dash   327
Options (change) 2,300 3,410
Options (change) 2,035 2,830
Destination 640 590
Total Price $22,335 $26,400
Total Invoice $20,720 $24,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,962
Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-17
Total Price$22,335$26,400
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,920$26,400
Total Invoice$20,720$24,297
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,335$24,297

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Front side airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,125$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3850

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072006
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.5 in
Length186.4 in188.8 in
Width71.1 in71.4 in
Height58.3 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.867.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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