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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXSX Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $28,170 $31,920
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $26,762 $30,324
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
3.6L V6     1,500 1,500
Navigation system     495 495
Safety Package     590  
Power Convenience Package     995  
Cargo mat     75  
Sunroof     995 995
Leather seating surfaces     1,000  
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
3.6L V6     1,320 1,320
Navigation system     436 436
Safety Package     519  
Power Convenience Package     876  
Cargo mat     66  
Sunroof     876 876
Leather seating surfaces     880  
Options (change) 350 350 5,650 2,990
Options (change) 291 291 4,973 2,632
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $34,695 $35,785
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $32,610 $33,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXSX Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$31,140$37,240$34,695$35,785
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-1,590-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,290$33,105$33,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0$515
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$32,610$33,831
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-1,494-2,047
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$29,980$31,116$31,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$0$668

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXSX Limited2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
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, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$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$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Fog lights  $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,750$9,700$6,340$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$1,590$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-1,494-2,047

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.5 in
Length191.1 in187.8 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,922 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.7 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%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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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