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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,880

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $22,645
Base Invoice $17,605 $21,480
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85 115
2.7L V6 1,300  
Value Package   1,000
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65 89
2.7L V6 1,020  
Value Package   900
Options (change) 3,180 1,115
Options (change) 2,685 989
Destination 590 750
Total Price $22,870 $24,510
Total Invoice $20,880 $23,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,472
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/70-16
Total Price$22,870$24,510
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$23,595
Total Invoice$20,880$23,219
Adjustments for Features0-867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,880$22,352

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-867

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length185.8 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in73.3 in
Height55.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.666.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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