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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $29,940
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $28,443
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package 4,800   890
SX Base Package 3,085    
Remote start 425 425  
Cargo net 50 50  
Driver Confidence Package     495
Enhanced Convenience Package     950
3.6L V6     1,500
Driver Confidence Package II     395
Cargo mat     75
Sunroof     995
AWD     1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package 4,380   810
SX Base Package 2,842    
Remote start 353 353  
Cargo net 42 42  
Driver Confidence Package     450
Enhanced Convenience Package     864
3.6L V6     1,365
Driver Confidence Package II     359
Cargo mat     68
Sunroof     905
AWD     1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 8,710 825 7,445
Options (change) 7,908 686 6,842
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $38,280
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $36,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,848
Model Year201720172016
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,460$37,810$38,280
Adjustments for Features-1,610-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,850$35,325$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$36,180
Adjustments for Features-1,494-2,3040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$32,758$36,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$426$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201720172016
ModelOptimaOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSX LimitedLTZ
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$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$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
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$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$8,350$9,225$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-2,3040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20172016
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
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested145028%
Total Not Requested370072%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

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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