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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,370

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,770

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $31,700
Base Invoice $19,255 $30,083
2.7L V6 1,005  
Floor mats   135
Illuminated door sill trim plates   250
2.7L V6 840  
Floor mats   108
Illuminated door sill trim plates   208
Options (change) 1,005 385
Options (change) 840 316
Destination 675 895
Total Price $22,370 $32,980
Total Invoice $20,770 $31,294

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,586
Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$22,370$32,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,370$28,830
Total Invoice$20,770$31,294
Adjustments for Features0-3,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,770$27,356

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,325$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,938

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20092017
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in109.4 in
Length189.0 in187.4 in
Width71.1 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,878 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.038.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.073.0 ft3

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