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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: $30,015

Chevrolet Equinox Sport   
Difference: $3,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $28,115
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   890
Side curtain airbags   395
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42  
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.   739
Side curtain airbags   328
Options (change) 475 1,285
Options (change) 395 1,067
Destination 965 615
Total Price $33,630 $30,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,811
Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,630$30,015
Adjustments for Features-4,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,650$30,015

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaEquinox
TrimSXSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$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 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,965$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2010

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20202008
ModelOptimaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in112.5 in
Length191.1 in188.8 in
Width73.2 in71.4 in
Height57.7 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.3,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.967.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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