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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXSXT PlusR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $28,220 $30,270 $44,435
Base Invoice $24,760 $27,021 $28,966 $42,963
Premium Package 2,950      
Navigation system 1,400      
Media Center 730N   1,095 1,095 1,095
Electronics Convenience Group   750    
Sunroof   1,195 1,095 1,095
Xenon HID headlights   695 695  
Boston Acoustics 368W 8 speakers     600  
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Rear spoiler     150  
Premium Package 2,635      
Navigation system 1,250      
Media Center 730N   975 975 975
Electronics Convenience Group   668    
Sunroof   1,064 975 975
Xenon HID headlights   619 619  
Boston Acoustics 368W 8 speakers     534  
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Rear spoiler     134  
Options (change) 4,350 3,735 5,635 2,190
Options (change) 3,885 3,326 5,017 1,950
Destination 750 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,600 $32,950 $36,900 $48,620
Total Invoice $29,395 $31,342 $34,978 $46,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,469
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXSXT PlusR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4305hp V6375hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12276, 6368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$31,600$32,950$36,900$48,620
Adjustments for Features-2,045-4000-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$32,550$36,900$47,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$15,095
Total Invoice$29,395$31,342$34,978$46,908
Adjustments for Features-1,902-3800-941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,493$30,962$34,978$45,967
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,016$15,005

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXSXT PlusR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger 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 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,925$4,280$3,880$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$400$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,902-3800-941

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in116.0 in
Length190.7 in197.7 in
Width72.1 in75.7 in
Height57.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested278093%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT Plus

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested17541%
Total Not Requested25059%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested37518%
Total Not Requested175082%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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