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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: $25,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX TurboHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $22,620
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Luxury Package       2,500
Rear spoiler       200
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Luxury Package       2,235
Rear spoiler       154
Options (change) 2,250 2,150 0 2,700
Options (change) 2,010 1,920 0 2,389
Destination 750 750 750 700
Total Price $25,700 $27,600 $27,250 $27,695
Total Invoice $23,970 $25,750 $25,510 $25,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,177
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX TurboHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16245/70-16
Total Price$25,700$27,600$27,250$27,695
Adjustments for Features-3,495-3,3450-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$24,255$27,250$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$5,045$0
Total Invoice$23,970$25,750$25,510$25,709
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,1210-2,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,710$22,629$25,510$22,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$4,800$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX TurboHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera  $200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$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$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Media drive, small  $5 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Barometer   $25
Compass$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,250$3,905$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$3,345$0$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,260-3,1210-2,822

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,207 lb.4,084 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested242592%
Total Not Requested2008%

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