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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: $34,565

Jeep Cherokee Limited   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $797

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaCherokee
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $28,095
Base Invoice $24,760 $27,154
Premium Package 2,950  
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400  
CD player, remote   195
Uconnect 8.4N   795
Luxury Group   1,595
Panoramic sunroof   1,395
3.2L V6   1,495
Premium Package 2,635  
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250  
CD player, remote   177
Uconnect 8.4N   723
Luxury Group   1,451
Panoramic sunroof   1,269
3.2L V6   1,360
Options (change) 7,650 5,475
Options (change) 6,822 4,980
Destination 750 995
Total Price $34,900 $34,565
Total Invoice $32,332 $33,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jeep Cherokee Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $655
Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaCherokee
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,900$34,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$33,050
Total Invoice$32,332$33,129
Adjustments for Features0-1,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$31,677

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaCherokee
TrimSXLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,452

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaCherokee
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in182.0 in
Width72.1 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,811 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.454.9 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 seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested217572%
Total Not Requested83028%
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
Jeep Cherokee Limited

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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