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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaCherokeeCherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $29,195 $34,695
Base Invoice $24,760 $28,484 $33,654
Premium Package 2,950    
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
CD player, remote   445 445
Uconnect 8.4N   945  
Luxury Group   1,845  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.2L V6   1,745 1,745
Premium Package 2,635    
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
CD player, remote   405 405
Uconnect 8.4N   860  
Luxury Group   1,679  
Panoramic sunroof   1,451 1,451
3.2L V6   1,588 1,588
Options (change) 7,650 6,575 3,785
Options (change) 6,822 5,983 3,444
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $34,900 $36,765 $39,475
Total Invoice $32,332 $35,462 $38,093

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,524
Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaCherokeeCherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4271hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,900$36,765$39,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,665-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$35,100$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385
Total Invoice$32,332$35,462$38,093
Adjustments for Features0-1,606-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$33,856$34,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$387

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201220162016
ModelOptimaCherokeeCherokee
TrimSXLimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer $100$100
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat $150$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$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,840$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,665$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,606-3,850

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20122016
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested237579%
Total Not Requested63021%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

CD player, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD player, remote100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.2L V6
DOHC-4v
271 hp@6500
239 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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