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2009 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2009 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,035

2009 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,210

2009 Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $19,255 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Premium Package 1,300 2,300      
Convenience Package 970        
Paint, special white 200 395 395 395 0
Navigation system 1,200        
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Premium Package 1,160 2,088      
Convenience Package 865        
Paint, special white 180 362 362 362 0
Navigation system 1,075        
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Options (change) 3,670 3,045 745 745 350
Options (change) 3,280 2,741 653 653 291
Destination 675 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $25,035 $29,540 $32,630 $31,931 $31,745
Total Invoice $23,210 $27,538 $30,300 $29,372 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2009 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2009 Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,123
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp 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$25,035$29,540$32,630$31,931$31,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-800-500-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,035$27,175$31,830$31,431$27,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655$4,256$405
Total Invoice$23,210$27,538$30,300$29,372$29,566
Adjustments for Features0-2,205-743-460-3,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,210$25,333$29,557$28,912$25,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,224$3,579$354

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Features Comparison: 2009 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima

Model Year20092018201820182018
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
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 player$125    
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $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
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 
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$4,275$6,640$5,075$4,775$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$800$500$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,205-743-460-3,879

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Specifications Comparison: 2009 Kia Optima vs. 2018 Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length189.0 in191.1 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
2009 Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
2018 Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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