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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: $32,920

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,032

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $1,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320142014
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,800 $27,955 $31,650
Base Invoice $25,040 $26,557 $30,068
Premium Package 2,950    
Limited Package 3,350    
Navigation system 1,400 795 795
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Premium Package 2,635    
Limited Package 3,250    
Navigation system 1,250 700 700
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 7,700 4,090 3,290
Options (change) 7,135 3,600 2,896
Destination 800 875 875
Total Price $35,300 $32,920 $35,815
Total Invoice $32,975 $31,032 $33,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121
Model Year201320142014
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$35,300$32,920$35,815
Adjustments for Features-2,2100-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$32,920$33,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780
Total Invoice$32,975$31,032$33,839
Adjustments for Features-2,0640-1,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,911$31,032$31,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$809

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201320142014
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,750$4,540$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0640-1,998

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20132014
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.5 in
Length190.7 in187.8 in
Width72.1 in72.5 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,922 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.463.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested220573%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45042%
Total Not Requested61558%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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