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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: $32,160

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,750

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $4,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $28,115
Base Invoice $33,140 $26,288
Cargo net 50  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Navigation system   2,145
Cargo net 42  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Navigation system   1,780
Options (change) 50 3,430
Options (change) 42 2,847
Destination 825 615
Total Price $36,375 $32,160
Total Invoice $34,007 $29,750

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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: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $922
Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,375$32,160
Adjustments for Features-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,835$32,160
Total Invoice$34,007$29,750
Adjustments for Features-5,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,828$29,750

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152008
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimSX Limited TurboSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,925$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,468 lb.3,907 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 Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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