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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: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $35

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEX TurboSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $26,200 $24,295
Base Invoice $23,080 $24,480 $22,620
Premium Package 2,150 2,000  
Sunroof     800
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,900
Premium Package 1,920 1,790  
Sunroof     715
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,750
Options (change) 2,150 2,000 2,700
Options (change) 1,920 1,790 2,465
Destination 750 750 700
Total Price $27,600 $28,950 $27,695
Total Invoice $25,750 $27,020 $25,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $473
Model Year201120112007
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEX TurboSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18245/70-16
Total Price$27,600$28,950$27,695
Adjustments for Features-470-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,130$27,930$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$25,750$27,020$25,785
Adjustments for Features-438-9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,312$26,068$25,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$756$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120112007
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEX TurboSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Barometer  $25
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$7,050$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$1,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-9520

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112007
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in180.7 in
Width72.1 in73.3 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2300100%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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