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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXR/T PlusT/A PlusR/T Scat Pack
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,500 $36,995 $40,995 $38,995
Base Invoice $28,380 $36,006 $39,566 $37,646
Universal garage door opener 350      
Technology Package 3,000      
Limited Package 2,100      
Remote start 425      
Uconnect 8.4N   795 795 795
Performance Handling Group   1,690 995  
Technology Group   1,195 1,195 1,195
Driver Convenience Group   1,095 1,095 1,095
Painted brake calipers (optional)   195 195  
Sunroof   1,195 1,195 1,195
Temporary spare tire   295 295  
Leather Interior Group       1,695
Universal garage door opener 291      
Technology Package 2,727      
Limited Package 1,925      
Remote start 353      
Uconnect 8.4N   708 708 708
Performance Handling Group   1,504 886  
Technology Group   1,064 1,064 1,064
Driver Convenience Group   975 975 975
Painted brake calipers (optional)   174 174  
Sunroof   1,064 1,064 1,064
Temporary spare tire   263 263  
Leather Interior Group       1,509
Options (change) 5,875 6,460 5,765 5,975
Options (change) 5,296 5,752 5,134 5,320
Destination 895 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $37,270 $44,550 $47,855 $47,065
Total Invoice $34,571 $42,853 $45,795 $45,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,920
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXR/T PlusT/A PlusR/T Scat Pack
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp I4375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$37,270$44,550$47,855$47,065
Adjustments for Features-4,025-1000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,245$44,450$47,855$46,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$2,165
Total Invoice$34,571$42,853$45,795$45,061
Adjustments for Features-3,734-960-431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,837$42,757$45,795$44,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,038$1,873

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXR/T PlusT/A PlusR/T Scat Pack
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250$250
Exterior 
Black hood  $0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100 $100
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights$1000   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,315$4,390$4,290$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$100$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,734-960-431

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.1 in197.9 in
Width73.2 in75.7 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested120039%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested112592%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Performance Handling Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Performance meter150No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
245/45ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger T/A Plus

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Performance Handling Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45ZR20 tires400No
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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