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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $30,040
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $28,538
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
Driver Confidence Package     495
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
Technology Package     890
3.6L V6     1,500
Driver Confidence Package II     295
Cargo mat     75
AWD     1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
Driver Confidence Package     450
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
Technology Package     810
3.6L V6     1,365
Driver Confidence Package II     268
Cargo mat     68
AWD     1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 400 400 6,350
Options (change) 333 333 5,846
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $37,285
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $35,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,402
Model Year201620162017
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$31,190$37,290$37,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$34,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$35,279
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-2,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$30,023$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201620162017
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $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
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
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$4,550$9,500$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-2,829

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20162017
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.4,112 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 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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