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2012 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2012 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,800

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $32,150
Base Invoice $24,020 $29,815
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Technology Package   2,185
Options (change) 5,350 2,350
Options (change) 4,780 2,185
Destination 750 825
Total Price $31,800 $35,325
Total Invoice $29,550 $32,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2012 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,206
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,800$35,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$34,175
Total Invoice$29,550$32,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,550$31,756

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Features Comparison: 2012 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaOptima
TrimHybridHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Total Value of Features$1,175$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069

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Specifications Comparison: 2012 Kia Optima vs. 2015 Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.0 in
Length190.7 in190.7 in
Width72.1 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested567588%
Total Not Requested78012%

Option Package Details
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

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