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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,320

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $18,510 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Premium Package 1,300      
Stability control 650      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Paint, special white 200 295 0 0
Rear spoiler 200      
Technology Package   2,380    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Premium Package 1,160      
Stability control 580      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Paint, special white 180 270 0 0
Rear spoiler 160      
Technology Package   2,212    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 3,750 2,675 350 350
Options (change) 3,330 2,482 291 291
Destination 675 850 850 850
Total Price $24,320 $35,720 $31,140 $37,240
Total Invoice $22,515 $33,188 $29,006 $34,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,381
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,320$35,720$31,140$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,300-2,265-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$31,420$28,875$30,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,545$0$1,150
Total Invoice$22,515$33,188$29,006$34,576
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-2,110-6,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$29,193$26,896$27,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,297$0$981

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Features Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$8,625$6,590$11,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,300$2,265$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,995-2,110-6,699

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2016 Kia Optima

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length186.4 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 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
2016 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
2016 Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2016 Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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