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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEXSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,895 $25,120 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,292 $28,575 $42,452
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300      
Rear spoiler 200   150  
Electronics Convenience Group   695    
SXT Plus Package   2,000    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Temporary spare tire   75 75  
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160      
Rear spoiler 160   134  
Electronics Convenience Group   619    
SXT Plus Package   1,780    
Sunroof   886 886 886
Temporary spare tire   67 67  
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Options (change) 2,150 3,765 3,220 995
Options (change) 1,900 3,352 2,867 886
Destination 675 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $22,720 $29,880 $33,985 $46,865
Total Invoice $21,085 $28,639 $32,437 $45,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,845
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEXSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine162hp I4305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$22,720$29,880$33,985$46,865
Adjustments for Features0-740-90-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$29,140$33,895$45,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,755$16,220
Total Invoice$21,085$28,639$32,437$45,333
Adjustments for Features0-709-86-1,456
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$27,930$32,351$43,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,421$15,947

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimEXSXTR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Performance meter   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,340$2,690$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$90$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-709-86-1,456

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in116.0 in
Length186.4 in197.7 in
Width71.1 in75.7 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested17541%
Total Not Requested25059%
SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested139059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested80043%

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