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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: $33,035

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $3,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,149

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $2,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $32,963 $26,762 $30,324
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   495 495
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   1,000  
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   436 436
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   880  
Options (change) 0 3,990 2,990
Options (change) 0 3,512 2,632
Destination 800 875 875
Total Price $36,100 $33,035 $35,785
Total Invoice $33,763 $31,149 $33,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $552
Model Year201420152015
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$36,100$33,035$35,785
Adjustments for Features-3,3850-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$33,035$33,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635
Total Invoice$33,763$31,149$33,831
Adjustments for Features-3,1660-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,597$31,149$31,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$682

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201420152015
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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  
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats $75$75
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,800$4,415$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,385$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1660-2,000

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142015
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.5 in
Length190.7 in187.8 in
Width72.1 in72.5 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,922 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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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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