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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: $36,410

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,784

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaCherokee
TrimSXSX LimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $34,095
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $33,115
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Remote start 425 425  
Technology Group     1,645
Temporary spare tire     215
Panoramic sunroof     1,755
3.2L V6     1,745
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Remote start 353 353  
Technology Group     1,497
Temporary spare tire     196
Panoramic sunroof     1,597
3.2L V6     1,588
Options (change) 8,660 775 5,360
Options (change) 7,866 644 4,878
Destination 895 895 1,095
Total Price $36,410 $37,760 $40,550
Total Invoice $33,784 $35,020 $39,088

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,186
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaCherokee
TrimSXSX LimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4271hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,410$37,760$40,550
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,410$36,885$37,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,784$35,020$39,088
Adjustments for Features0-812-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,784$34,208$35,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaCherokee
TrimSXSX LimitedOverland
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Alexa integration  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,965$5,840$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-812-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jeep Cherokee

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaCherokee
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.0 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,811 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in40.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.954.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested435084%
Total Not Requested80016%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Jeep Cherokee Overland

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%
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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