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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $4,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEX TurboEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $27,950 $33,150
Base Invoice $23,080 $26,490 $31,125
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,150 3,300  
Limited Package   2,000  
Floor mats   115 115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,920 2,945  
Limited Package   1,785  
Floor mats   95 95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 4,150 5,415 1,615
Options (change) 3,705 4,825 1,435
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $29,600 $34,165 $35,565
Total Invoice $27,535 $32,115 $33,360

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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: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,136
Model Year201120122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEX TurboEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4276hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$29,600$34,165$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$31,565$32,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$27,535$32,115$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,444-3,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$29,671$30,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$626

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120122012
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimEX TurboEX V6SX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents$100  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50 
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150$150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
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$2,325$4,925$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,444-3,063

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112012
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in183.9 in
Width72.1 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.437.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.472.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested50021%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested97583%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Surround sound250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%

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