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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: $24,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,271

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $22,400
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $20,877
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500        
2LT Equipment Group           1,130
Side curtain airbags           395
Sunroof           695
Heated front seats           250
Satellite radio           325
Leather seating surfaces           545
Telematics service, such as OnStar           695
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395        
2LT Equipment Group           938
Side curtain airbags           328
Sunroof           577
Heated front seats           208
Satellite radio           270
Leather seating surfaces           452
Telematics service, such as OnStar           577
Options (change) 50 1,550 50 50 50 4,035
Options (change) 42 1,437 42 42 42 3,350
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 590
Total Price $24,800 $34,345 $26,350 $28,350 $36,150 $27,025
Total Invoice $23,271 $31,907 $24,719 $26,605 $33,805 $24,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,949
Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/60-17
Total Price$24,800$34,345$26,350$28,350$36,150$27,025
Adjustments for Features-430-5,130-730-1,430-6,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$29,215$25,620$26,920$29,920$27,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,845$1,250$2,550$5,550$0
Total Invoice$23,271$31,907$24,719$26,605$33,805$24,817
Adjustments for Features-403-4,766-685-1,342-5,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,868$27,141$24,034$25,263$27,979$24,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,273$1,166$2,395$5,111$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201420142014201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic     $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
911 assist $25  $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rearview camera $200  $200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Vehicle health reports $0  $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable     $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$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$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support $0  $0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50  $50 
Navigation system $600  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  $25 
Surround sound $250  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic information $25  $25 
Voice control for external devices $0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding passenger seat     $150
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  $100 
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,100$9,800$5,400$6,100$10,900$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$5,130$730$1,430$6,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-403-4,766-685-1,342-5,8260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142006
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.5 in
Length190.7 in188.8 in
Width72.1 in71.4 in
Height57.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Telematics service, such as OnStar
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested47570%
Total Not Requested20030%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%

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