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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $19,255 $26,490 $31,125
Premium Package 1,300 3,300  
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Premium Package 1,160 2,945  
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
2.7L V6 840    
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 4,475 5,415 1,615
Options (change) 3,940 4,825 1,435
Destination 675 800 800
Total Price $25,840 $34,165 $35,565
Total Invoice $23,870 $32,115 $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: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,015
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$25,840$34,165$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-4,500-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$29,665$30,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$23,870$32,115$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$27,885$28,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200920122012
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  
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
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
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$2,750$7,250$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,230-4,845

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in183.9 in
Width71.1 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.072.5 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
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%

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