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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaChargerChargerCharger
TrimEXSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $25,395 $30,295 $33,295
Base Invoice $17,605 $24,508 $29,019 $31,689
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Rear spoiler 220   100 100
Plus Package   1,750 2,000  
Rallye Package   2,250    
Sunroof   950 950 950
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Rear spoiler 169   89 89
Plus Package   1,557 1,780  
Rallye Package   2,003    
Sunroof   846 846 846
Options (change) 2,100 4,950 3,050 1,050
Options (change) 1,834 4,406 2,715 935
Destination 590 825 825 825
Total Price $21,790 $31,170 $34,170 $35,170
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,739 $32,559 $33,449

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,342
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaChargerChargerCharger
TrimEXSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8
TransmissionT4T5T5T5
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$31,170$34,170$35,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,530-4,230-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,640$29,940$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$3,300
Total Invoice$20,029$29,739$32,559$33,449
Adjustments for Features0-3,368-4,031-4,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$26,371$28,528$29,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,157$3,055

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelOptimaChargerChargerCharger
TrimEXSER/TR/T Road and Track
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,775$5,305$6,005$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,530$4,230$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,368-4,031-4,023

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in120.2 in
Length185.8 in199.9 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height55.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SE

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%
Rallye Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Remote start150No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Alpine, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested105033%
Total Not Requested212567%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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