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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Durango Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Durango Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaDurango
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $35,875
Base Invoice $24,760 $32,699
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
Technology Group III   1,435
Sunroof   850
5.7L V8   795
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
Technology Group III   1,234
Sunroof   731
5.7L V8   684
Options (change) 7,650 3,080
Options (change) 6,822 2,649
Destination 750 800
Total Price $34,900 $39,755
Total Invoice $32,332 $36,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Durango

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,122
Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaDurango
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4335hp V8
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12368, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$34,900$39,755
Adjustments for Features-3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,570$39,755
Total Invoice$32,332$36,148
Adjustments for Features-3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,026$36,148

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaDurango
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
USB port$25 
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,650$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3060

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Durango

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaDurango
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in119.2 in
Length190.7 in200.8 in
Width72.1 in76.0 in
Height57.3 in74.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.5,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.27.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in39.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.468.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4102.4 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested220573%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Dodge Durango Limited

Technology Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Laminated front side windows200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

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