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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: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $31,700 $33,300 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $17,605 $30,083 $31,577 $36,470 $41,385
Leather Package 1,000        
Rear spoiler 220        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795        
Floor mats 85 135 155    
Leather Package 890        
Rear spoiler 169        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710        
Floor mats 65 108 129    
Options (change) 2,100 135 155 0 0
Options (change) 1,834 108 129 0 0
Destination 590 895 895 895 895
Total Price $21,790 $32,730 $34,350 $39,695 $44,995
Total Invoice $20,029 $31,086 $32,601 $37,365 $42,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,854
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4240hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/60-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$21,790$32,730$34,350$39,695$44,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-5,750-9,300-12,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$28,305$28,600$30,395$32,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$2,090$4,190
Total Invoice$20,029$31,086$32,601$37,365$42,280
Adjustments for Features0-4,203-5,457-8,754-11,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$26,883$27,144$28,611$30,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$261$1,728$3,651

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250  
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia   $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia   $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50    
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional)   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$2,725$7,150$8,475$12,025$15,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$5,750$9,300$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,203-5,457-8,754-11,746

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20062017
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.4 in
Length185.8 in187.4 in
Width71.5 in74.4 in
Height55.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in41.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.638.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.673.0 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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