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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,320

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Stability control 650          
Premium Package 1,300 3,300     3,300  
Convenience Package 700          
Appearance Package 700          
Rear spoiler 200          
Paint, special white 200 200        
Technology Package     2,350      
Stability control 580          
Premium Package 1,160 3,060     3,060  
Convenience Package 625          
Appearance Package 625          
Rear spoiler 160          
Paint, special white 180 186        
Technology Package     2,185      
Options (change) 3,750 3,500 2,350 0 3,300 0
Options (change) 3,330 3,246 2,185 0 3,060 0
Destination 675 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $24,320 $28,515 $35,325 $26,615 $31,825 $36,325
Total Invoice $22,515 $26,872 $32,825 $24,958 $29,805 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,369
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8550, 12?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,320$28,515$35,325$26,615$31,825$36,325
Adjustments for Features-550-2,650-4,8750-3,625-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,770$25,865$30,450$26,615$28,200$30,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,585$750$2,335$4,210
Total Invoice$22,515$26,872$32,825$24,958$29,805$33,965
Adjustments for Features-509-2,497-4,5300-3,395-5,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,006$24,375$28,295$24,958$26,410$28,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,920$583$2,035$3,746

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Features Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25 $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  $100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150     
Vehicle health reports $0$0 $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
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 $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25 $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50 $50$50
Navigation system  $600  $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 $25$25
Surround sound $250$250 $250$250
Traffic information  $25  $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0 $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   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100     
Floor mats$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     $850
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,525$8,750$3,875$7,500$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$2,650$4,875$0$3,625$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-509-2,497-4,5300-3,395-5,844

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.0 in
Length186.4 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 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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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 trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
2015 Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40016%
Total Not Requested207584%

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%

Option Package Details
2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested287588%

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