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2006 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2006 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,725

2006 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,979

2006 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $17,605 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Leather Package 1,000          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795          
Rear spoiler 220          
First-aid kit 20          
Technology Package     2,350      
Leather Package 890          
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710          
Rear spoiler 169          
First-aid kit 15          
Technology Package     2,185      
Options (change) 2,035 0 2,350 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,784 0 2,185 0 0 0
Destination 590 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $21,725 $25,015 $35,325 $26,615 $28,525 $36,325
Total Invoice $19,979 $23,626 $32,825 $24,958 $26,745 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2006 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,159
Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6550, 12?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,725$25,015$35,325$26,615$28,525$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-6,825-1,875-2,575-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,725$23,440$28,500$24,740$25,950$28,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,060$1,300$2,510$5,510
Total Invoice$19,979$23,626$32,825$24,958$26,745$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,488-6,342-1,758-2,414-6,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,979$22,138$26,483$23,200$24,331$27,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,345$1,062$2,193$4,931

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Features Comparison: 2006 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera  $200  $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50     
HD radio  $50  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600  $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25  $25
Surround sound  $250  $250
Traffic information  $25  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50  $50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200  $200
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100  $100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,900$10,150$5,200$5,900$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$6,825$1,875$2,575$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,488-6,342-1,758-2,414-6,896

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Specifications Comparison: 2006 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length185.8 in190.7 in
Width71.5 in72.1 in
Height55.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2006 Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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