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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $30,700 $36,700 $39,900
Base Invoice $18,510 $29,154 $34,520 $37,540
Premium Package 1,300      
Stability control 650      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Premium Package 1,160      
Stability control 580      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 3,550 250 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 208 0 0
Destination 675 895 895 895
Total Price $24,120 $31,845 $37,595 $40,795
Total Invoice $22,335 $30,257 $35,415 $38,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,544
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$24,120$31,845$37,595$40,795
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-6,125-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$30,395$31,470$33,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$3,435
Total Invoice$22,335$30,257$35,415$38,435
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-5,770-6,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$28,879$29,645$31,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$766$2,994

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
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
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear$125   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
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
Rear bumper protector   $40
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $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
USB port $25$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
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$3,350$4,800$9,475$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$6,125$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-5,770-6,562

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082015
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in184.4 in
Width71.1 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.4 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
14.836.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.872.5 ft3

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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%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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