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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,490 $31,125
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 115 115
Rear spoiler 220    
Premium Package   3,300  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 95 95
Rear spoiler 169    
Premium Package   2,945  
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 2,100 3,415 1,615
Options (change) 1,834 3,040 1,435
Destination 590 800 800
Total Price $21,790 $32,165 $35,565
Total Invoice $20,029 $30,330 $33,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,285
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$21,790$32,165$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-6,380-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$25,785$27,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105
Total Invoice$20,029$30,330$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-6,016-7,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$24,314$26,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,847

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,575$8,955$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,016-7,199

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in183.9 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height55.5 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.637.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.672.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125036%
Total Not Requested220064%

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