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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: $10,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $33,000 $34,100 $39,100 $44,400
Base Invoice $18,510 $31,297 $32,324 $36,748 $41,663
Premium Package 1,300        
Stability control 650        
Convenience Package 700        
Appearance Package 700        
Rear spoiler 200        
Floor mats   135 155    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250 250    
Premium Package 1,160        
Stability control 580        
Convenience Package 625        
Appearance Package 625        
Rear spoiler 160        
Floor mats   108 129    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208 208    
Options (change) 3,550 385 405 0 0
Options (change) 3,150 316 337 0 0
Destination 675 940 940 940 940
Total Price $24,120 $34,325 $35,445 $40,040 $45,340
Total Invoice $22,335 $32,553 $33,601 $37,688 $42,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,088
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4240hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$24,120$34,325$35,445$40,040$45,340
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-4,325-7,165-10,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$31,025$31,120$32,875$34,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95$1,850$3,375
Total Invoice$22,335$32,553$33,601$37,688$42,603
Adjustments for Features0-3,130-4,100-6,744-10,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$29,423$29,501$30,944$32,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$78$1,521$2,900

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
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$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Sunshade, rear$125    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
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
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $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
USB port $25$25$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$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$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
Metal pedals    $75
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,375$6,675$7,700$10,540$14,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$4,325$7,165$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,130-4,100-6,744-10,280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.4 in
Length186.4 in187.4 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.838.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.873.0 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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