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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $30,000 $35,000 $38,300
Base Invoice $19,255 $28,472 $32,925 $36,035
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Navigation system 1,200      
Touring Package   4,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250    
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Navigation system 1,075      
Touring Package   4,072    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208    
Options (change) 3,470 4,650 0 0
Options (change) 3,100 4,280 0 0
Destination 675 850 850 850
Total Price $24,835 $35,500 $35,850 $39,150
Total Invoice $23,030 $33,602 $33,775 $36,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,171
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelOptimaSorentoSorentoSorento
TrimEXEX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7550, 10550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$24,835$35,500$35,850$39,150
Adjustments for Features0-4,650-4,675-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$30,850$31,175$33,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$325$2,785
Total Invoice$23,030$33,602$33,775$36,885
Adjustments for Features0-4,401-4,404-5,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$29,201$29,371$31,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$2,488

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2009201420142014
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$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$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$100$100
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$1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
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
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$2,725$7,375$7,400$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650$4,675$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,401-4,404-5,196

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in184.4 in
Width71.1 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.036.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.072.5 ft3

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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

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80021%
Total Not Requested307579%

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