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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: $5,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $30,800
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $29,260
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo net 50 50  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine     2,800
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo net 42 42  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine     2,660
Options (change) 5,650 50 7,315
Options (change) 5,230 42 6,768
Destination 800 800 995
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $39,110
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $37,023

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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: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,164
Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4252hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$33,950$36,150$39,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$34,800$34,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$37,023
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-4,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,793$32,543$32,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
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 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Larger infotainment display  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar 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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,800$5,150$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-4,066

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20142018
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in107.3 in
Length190.7 in183.1 in
Width72.1 in72.6 in
Height57.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
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 Requested260079%
Total Not Requested67521%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested192585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80032%
Total Not Requested167568%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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