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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $30,040
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $28,538
Technology Package 2,300   890
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50  
Driver Confidence Package     495
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
3.6L V6     1,500
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
AWD     1,750
Technology Package 2,129   810
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo net 42 42  
Driver Confidence Package     450
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
3.6L V6     1,365
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
AWD     1,662
Options (change) 5,650 50 5,980
Options (change) 5,230 42 5,510
Destination 800 800 895
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $36,915
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $34,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,710
Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,950$36,150$36,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$34,800$36,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$34,943
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,793$32,543$34,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201420142017
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,925$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-440

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142017
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.4,112 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
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested85026%
Total Not Requested242574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
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%

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