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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: $34,075

Dodge Challenger SXT Plus   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,500 $29,995 $34,995 $36,890 $37,995 $49,195 $62,495
Base Invoice $24,760 $29,336 $34,036 $35,723 $36,626 $48,007 $60,376
Premium Package 2,950            
Navigation system 1,400            
Limited Package 3,300            
Uconnect 8.4N   795 795 795 795    
Driver Convenience Group   1,095 1,095   1,095    
Sunroof   1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995
Leather Interior Group         1,695    
Premium Package 2,635            
Navigation system 1,250            
Limited Package 2,937            
Uconnect 8.4N   708 708 708 708    
Driver Convenience Group   975 975   975    
Sunroof   1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776
Leather Interior Group         1,509    
Options (change) 7,650 3,085 3,085 1,990 4,780 1,195 1,995
Options (change) 6,822 2,747 2,747 1,772 4,256 1,064 1,776
Destination 750 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,700
Total Price $34,900 $34,075 $39,075 $39,875 $44,770 $52,385 $67,185
Total Invoice $32,332 $33,078 $37,778 $38,490 $42,877 $51,066 $64,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Challenger SXT Plus
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,221
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine274hp I4305hp V6375hp V8375hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionT6T8M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 6276, 6900, 19900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$34,900$34,075$39,075$39,875$44,770$52,385$67,185
Adjustments for Features-2,110-1,525-4500-1,300-2,150-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$32,550$38,625$39,875$43,470$50,235$65,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,075$7,325$10,920$17,685$32,535
Total Invoice$32,332$33,078$37,778$38,490$42,877$51,066$64,847
Adjustments for Features-1,955-1,480-4350-1,245-2,096-2,027
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,377$31,598$37,343$38,490$41,632$48,970$62,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,745$6,892$10,034$17,372$31,222

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelOptimaChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallengerChallenger
TrimSXSXT PlusR/T PlusR/T ClassicR/T Scat PackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150 $150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50      
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers      $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250$250
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100$100$100$100 
Front splitter spoiler    $200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0      
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
CD player$125      
MP3-compatible player$50      
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Boost gauge      $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50      
Speaker lights$100      
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      
Leather door panel trim$250    $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200      
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$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      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Wood trim$300      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Alloy wheels      $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850      
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)      $0
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      
Total Value of Features$6,300$5,715$4,640$4,190$5,490$6,340$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,110$1,525$450$0$1,300$2,150$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-1,480-4350-1,245-2,096-2,027

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.0 in116.0 in
Length190.7 in197.9 in
Width72.1 in75.7 in
Height57.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,835 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in33.1 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 seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested77526%
Total Not Requested223074%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT 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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Classic

Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Body color grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%
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?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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