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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $26,750 $30,040
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,412 $28,538
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700 1,300  
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sport Edition   1,695  
Sunroof   995 995
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Enhanced Convenience Package     995
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625 1,183  
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Sport Edition   1,542  
Sunroof   905 905
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Enhanced Convenience Package     905
Options (change) 3,550 4,385 2,385
Options (change) 3,150 3,989 2,169
Destination 675 895 895
Total Price $24,120 $32,030 $33,320
Total Invoice $22,335 $30,296 $31,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,386
Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$24,120$32,030$33,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$30,365$30,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100
Total Invoice$22,335$30,296$31,602
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-2,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$28,721$28,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$173

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820172017
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
USB port $25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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$2,575$4,240$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,575-2,708

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082017
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.5 in
Length186.4 in187.8 in
Width71.1 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.863.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%
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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