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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,455 $24,760
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300 2,950 2,950
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160 2,635 2,635
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Options (change) 3,550 2,950 2,950
Options (change) 3,150 2,635 2,635
Destination 675 750 750
Total Price $24,120 $28,800 $30,200
Total Invoice $22,335 $26,840 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,963
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,120$28,800$30,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$27,145$27,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$22,335$26,840$28,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,542-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$25,298$26,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$722

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Features Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$5,705$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542-2,125

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See a complete comparison of 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.0 in
Length186.4 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2012 Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
2008 Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested270587%

Option Package Details
2012 Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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