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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEXSXT PlusR/TR/T Classic
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,100 $28,220 $30,270 $34,570
Base Invoice $17,605 $27,021 $28,966 $32,793
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220   150  
Sunroof   1,195 1,095 1,095
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169   134  
Sunroof   1,064 975 975
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Options (change) 2,100 1,195 3,245 1,095
Options (change) 1,834 1,064 2,889 975
Destination 590 995 995 995
Total Price $21,790 $30,410 $34,510 $36,660
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,080 $32,850 $34,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,005
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEXSXT PlusR/TR/T Classic
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4305hp V6375hp V8hp
TransmissionT4T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$21,790$30,410$34,510$36,660
Adjustments for Features0-2,140-1,815-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$28,270$32,695$35,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,425$6,890
Total Invoice$20,029$29,080$32,850$34,763
Adjustments for Features0-2,046-1,728-1,422
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$27,034$31,122$33,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,088$6,307

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEXSXT PlusR/TR/T Classic
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,550$4,690$4,365$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140$1,815$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,046-1,728-1,422

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length185.8 in197.7 in
Width71.5 in75.7 in
Height55.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested102548%
Total Not Requested110052%

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