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Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaCherokeeCherokee
TrimEXLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $28,895 $30,395
Base Invoice $18,510 $28,192 $29,657
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
CD player, remote   345 345
Temporary spare tire   195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Leather Interior Group     1,495
Comfort / Convenience Group     1,645
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
CD player, remote   314 314
Temporary spare tire   177  
Panoramic sunroof   1,451 1,451
Leather Interior Group     1,360
Comfort / Convenience Group     1,497
Options (change) 2,150 2,135 5,080
Options (change) 1,900 1,942 4,622
Destination 675 995 995
Total Price $22,720 $32,025 $36,470
Total Invoice $21,085 $31,129 $35,274

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,461
Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaCherokeeCherokee
TrimEXLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/55-18245/65-17
Total Price$22,720$32,025$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,715-8,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$27,310$28,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$21,085$31,129$35,274
Adjustments for Features0-4,583-8,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$26,546$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$574

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year200820152015
ModelOptimaCherokeeCherokee
TrimEXLimitedTrailhawk
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0 
AWD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control  $500
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats  $75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,075$7,790$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,715$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,583-8,154

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaCherokee
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in182.0 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.854.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested112558%

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