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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,070

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $600

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,505

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,510 $17,605
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200 220
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160 169
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 1,500 2,980
Options (change) 1,320 2,432
Destination 675 590
Total Price $22,070 $22,670
Total Invoice $20,505 $20,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $912
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,070$22,670
Adjustments for Features-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,220$22,670
Total Invoice$20,505$20,627
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,715$20,627

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Features Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2006 Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in185.8 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
2008 Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
2006 Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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