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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $25,870 $30,985
Base Invoice $19,255 $24,576 $29,436
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200 795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,870  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075 700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,776  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 3,470 4,365 1,695
Options (change) 3,100 3,972 1,492
Destination 675 860 860
Total Price $24,835 $31,095 $33,540
Total Invoice $23,030 $29,408 $31,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,567
Model Year200920132013
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4182hp I4182hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,835$31,095$33,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$29,180$29,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$23,030$29,408$31,788
Adjustments for Features0-1,811-3,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$27,597$28,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$608

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920132013
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimEXLTLTZ
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 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  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SD Card slot $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$2,175$4,090$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,811-3,583

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092013
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in112.5 in
Length189.0 in187.8 in
Width71.1 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.063.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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