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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: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $17,605 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Rear spoiler 220      
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Rear spoiler 169      
Options (change) 2,100 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0
Destination 590 850 850 850
Total Price $21,790 $30,850 $35,850 $39,150
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,322 $33,775 $36,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,943
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$21,790$30,850$35,850$39,150
Adjustments for Features0-3,525-7,275-8,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$27,325$28,575$31,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250$3,750
Total Invoice$20,029$29,322$33,775$36,885
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-6,854-7,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,972$26,921$29,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$949$3,305

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,675$6,200$9,950$10,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525$7,275$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,350-6,854-7,608

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length185.8 in184.4 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height55.5 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.17.4 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
13.636.9 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%

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