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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $23,040
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $21,473
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
2LT Equipment Group       1,280
Side curtain airbags       395
Satellite radio       199
Heated front seats       250
Leather seating surfaces       595
Sunroof       695
Navigation system       2,145
Telematics service, such as OnStar       695
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers       325
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
2LT Equipment Group       1,062
Side curtain airbags       328
Satellite radio       165
Heated front seats       208
Leather seating surfaces       494
Sunroof       577
Navigation system       1,780
Telematics service, such as OnStar       577
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers       270
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 6,579
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 5,461
Destination 750 750 750 615
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $30,234
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $27,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/60-17
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$30,234
Adjustments for Features-1,890-1,890-2,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$27,710$29,585$30,234
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$3,775$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$27,549
Adjustments for Features-1,757-1,758-2,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,998$25,777$27,498$27,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$3,500$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2011201120112007
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range   $225
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable   $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Purse holder   $0
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,250$7,025$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$1,890$2,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,757-1,758-2,4770

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.5 in
Length190.7 in188.8 in
Width72.1 in71.4 in
Height57.3 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.467.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested185032%
Total Not Requested400068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150No
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%

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