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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelOptimaChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSXSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $29,995 $33,895 $36,895 $50,995 $65,945
Base Invoice $24,760 $29,291 $32,852 $35,522 $49,636 $63,538
Premium Package 2,950          
Navigation system 1,400          
Limited Package 3,300          
Blacktop Package   995        
Plus Group   2,495 2,495      
Navigation Group   795 795 1,095    
Sunroof   1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,995
Premium Package 2,635          
Navigation system 1,250          
Limited Package 2,937          
Blacktop Package   886        
Plus Group   2,221 2,221      
Navigation Group   708 708 975    
Sunroof   1,064 1,064 1,064 1,064 1,776
Options (change) 7,650 5,480 4,485 2,290 1,195 1,995
Options (change) 6,822 4,879 3,993 2,039 1,064 1,776
Destination 750 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,700
Total Price $34,900 $36,470 $39,375 $40,180 $54,185 $70,635
Total Invoice $32,332 $35,165 $37,840 $38,556 $52,695 $68,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,524
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelOptimaChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSXSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$34,900$36,470$39,375$40,180$54,185$70,635
Adjustments for Features0-320-270-520-2,135-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$36,150$39,105$39,660$52,050$68,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,955$3,510$15,900$32,300
Total Invoice$32,332$35,165$37,840$38,556$52,695$68,009
Adjustments for Features0-309-259-499-2,076-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$34,856$37,581$38,057$50,619$65,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,725$3,201$15,763$31,049

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelOptimaChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSXSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire $150    
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit$0   $0$0
Hood scoop    $100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0     
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Speaker lights$100     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim$250   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim$300     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Alloy wheels $350  $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)     $0
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,745$5,695$5,945$7,560$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320$270$520$2,135$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-309-259-499-2,076-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122016
ModelOptimaCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in120.2 in
Length190.7 in198.4 in
Width72.1 in75.0 in
Height57.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested137546%
Total Not Requested163054%
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 Charger SXT

Blacktop Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested90025%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested265075%
Total Not Requested90025%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%

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