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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $18,045 $26,490 $31,125
Convenience Package 700    
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 800    
Premium Package   3,300  
Floor mats   115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Convenience Package 625    
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof 715    
Premium Package   2,945  
Floor mats   95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 2,300 3,415 1,615
Options (change) 2,035 3,040 1,435
Destination 640 800 800
Total Price $22,335 $32,165 $35,565
Total Invoice $20,720 $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: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,796
Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$22,335$32,165$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-5,105-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$27,060$29,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,105
Total Invoice$20,720$30,330$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,814-6,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$25,516$27,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,841

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200720122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50 
Media drive, small $5 
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 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Folding third row seats $600$600
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$3,100$8,205$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,814-6,003

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in183.9 in
Width71.1 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.837.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.872.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%

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