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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $27,595 $32,395
Base Invoice $18,510 $26,155 $30,420
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200    
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200
Floor mats   115 115
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160 1,340  
Rear spoiler 160    
Panoramic sunroof   1,070 1,070
Floor mats   95 95
Options (change) 2,150 2,815 1,315
Options (change) 1,900 2,505 1,165
Destination 675 795 795
Total Price $22,720 $31,205 $34,505
Total Invoice $21,085 $29,455 $32,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,618
Model Year200820112011
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$22,720$31,205$34,505
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$27,230$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$21,085$29,455$32,380
Adjustments for Features0-3,752-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$25,703$27,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,492

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820112011
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 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
Metal pedals  $75
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$2,900$6,875$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,752-5,185

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082011
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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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 EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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