| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $26,330 Chevrolet Equinox LT | |||||
| Difference: $120 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240 Chevrolet Equinox LT | |||||
| Difference: $530 | |||||
|
|
|||||
Calculate Payments |
|||||
|
|
|||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Equinox |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $23,200 | $25,100 | $26,500 | $25,700 | $22,400 |
| Base Invoice | $21,675 | $23,455 | $24,760 | $24,020 | $20,877 |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | ||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,130 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 395 | ||||
| Sunroof | 695 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 250 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 325 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 545 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | ||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 938 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | 328 | ||||
| Sunroof | 577 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 208 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 270 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 452 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | 0 | 3,340 |
| Options (change) | 2,635 | 2,635 | 2,635 | 0 | 2,773 |
| Destination | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 590 |
| Total Price | $26,900 | $28,800 | $30,200 | $26,450 | $26,330 |
| Total Invoice | $25,060 | $26,840 | $28,145 | $24,770 | $24,240 |
|
|
|||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Chevrolet Equinox dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,142 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Equinox |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 200hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 274hp I4 | 166hp I4 H | 185hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | T6 | A5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | 550, 12 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 215/55-17 | 225/45-18 | 205/65-16 | 235/60-17 |
| Total Price | $26,900 | $28,800 | $30,200 | $26,450 | $26,330 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,005 | -4,005 | -4,555 | 0 | -835 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $22,895 | $24,795 | $25,645 | $26,450 | $25,495 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,900 | $2,750 | $3,555 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $25,060 | $26,840 | $28,145 | $24,770 | $24,240 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,731 | -3,732 | -4,245 | 0 | -769 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,329 | $23,108 | $23,900 | $24,770 | $23,471 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,779 | $2,571 | $3,441 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Optima | Optima | Optima | Equinox |
| Trim | EX | EX Turbo | SX | Hybrid | LT |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Cargo shelf, height-adjustable | $100 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Purse holder | $0 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Media drive, small | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Detailed driving style feedback | $100 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Speaker lights | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,455 | $8,455 | $9,005 | $4,450 | $5,285 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,005 | $4,005 | $4,555 | $0 | $835 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,731 | -3,732 | -4,245 | 0 | -769 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Equinox |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 112.5 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.8 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 69.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,207 lb. | 3,669 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 40.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 51.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 51.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 40.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.4 ft3 | 35.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.4 | 67.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 2905 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 2905 | 94% |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 7% |
| Total Not Requested | 2805 | 93% |
Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Outside temperature display | 50 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| 235/60R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 33% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.
