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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: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $22,645
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,480
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Value Package   1,000
Floor mats   115
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
2.7L V6 840  
Value Package   900
Floor mats   89
Options (change) 2,955 1,115
Options (change) 2,580 989
Destination 675 750
Total Price $23,525 $24,510
Total Invoice $21,765 $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: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,958
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/70-16
Total Price$23,525$24,510
Adjustments for Features-5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,980$24,510
Total Invoice$21,765$23,219
Adjustments for Features-5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,261$23,219

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,100$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5040

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.7 in
Length186.4 in180.7 in
Width71.1 in73.3 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.866.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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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