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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: $31,175

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020112011
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $24,160 $28,570
Remote start 425    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Chrome Appearance Package   695  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Remote start 353    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Chrome Appearance Package   612  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 425 6,205 2,650
Options (change) 353 5,605 2,332
Destination 965 810 810
Total Price $33,580 $31,175 $32,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,157
Model Year202020112011
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$33,580$31,175$32,030
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,830$31,175$31,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$140

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year202020112011
ModelOptimaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,390$3,640$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments-1080-676

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,558 lb.3,944 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 in51.1 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 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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