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Kia Optima vs. Chrysler 300 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chrysler 300 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelOptima300300300300300
TrimEXLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $32,670 $33,670 $38,670 $39,670 $47,670
Base Invoice $17,605 $31,312 $32,232 $36,832 $37,752 $46,062
Leather Package 1,000          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795          
Floor mats 85          
Rear spoiler 220          
Panoramic sunroof   1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495
Leather seating surfaces     1,395      
Leather Package 890          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710          
Floor mats 65          
Rear spoiler 169          
Panoramic sunroof   1,331 1,331 1,331 1,331 1,331
Leather seating surfaces     1,242      
Options (change) 2,100 1,495 2,890 1,495 1,495 1,495
Options (change) 1,834 1,331 2,573 1,331 1,331 1,331
Destination 590 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $21,790 $35,090 $37,485 $41,090 $42,090 $51,090
Total Invoice $20,029 $33,568 $35,730 $39,088 $40,008 $49,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler 300

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,803
Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelOptima300300300300300
TrimEXLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4292hp V6292hp V6363hp V8363hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT4A8T8T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6276, 6552, 11276, 6552, 11276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/60-18245/45-20225/60-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$21,790$35,090$37,485$41,090$42,090$51,090
Adjustments for Features0-3,905-3,355-6,595-6,395-8,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$31,185$34,130$34,495$35,695$42,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$3,310$4,510$11,110
Total Invoice$20,029$33,568$35,730$39,088$40,008$49,318
Adjustments for Features0-3,736-3,198-6,274-6,079-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$29,832$32,532$32,814$33,929$40,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700$2,982$4,097$10,996

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year200620122012201220122012
ModelOptima300300300300300
TrimEXLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
8-speed automatic $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rearview camera $200 $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Alloy wheels$350     
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 $0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,200$7,105$6,555$9,795$9,595$11,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905$3,355$6,595$6,395$8,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,736-3,198-6,274-6,079-8,490

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chrysler 300

Model Year20062012
ModelOptima300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in120.2 in
Length185.8 in198.6 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height55.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.4,000 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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