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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,320

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,515

2008 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Stability control 650        
Convenience Package 700        
Appearance Package 700        
Premium Package 1,300 2,300      
Paint, special white 200 395 395 395 0
Rear spoiler 200        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Wheel locks   55 55 55 55
Stability control 580        
Convenience Package 625        
Appearance Package 625        
Premium Package 1,160 2,088      
Paint, special white 180 362 362 362 0
Rear spoiler 160        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Wheel locks   42 42 42 42
Options (change) 3,750 3,100 800 800 405
Options (change) 3,330 2,783 695 695 333
Destination 675 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $24,320 $29,595 $32,685 $31,986 $31,800
Total Invoice $22,515 $27,580 $30,342 $29,414 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2008 Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,558
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,320$29,595$32,685$31,986$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,690-1,125-825-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$26,905$31,560$31,161$27,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655$4,256$405
Total Invoice$22,515$27,580$30,342$29,414$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-2,507-1,044-759-4,181
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,515$25,073$29,298$28,655$25,427
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,225$3,582$354

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Features Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200  $1200
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port $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 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights$125   $125
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$6,865$5,300$5,000$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,690$1,125$825$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,507-1,044-759-4,181

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Specifications Comparison: 2008 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

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

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima SX

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

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