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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $39,900
Base Invoice $24,480 $37,540
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,790  
Options (change) 4,000 0
Options (change) 3,575 0
Destination 750 895
Total Price $30,950 $40,795
Total Invoice $28,805 $38,435

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,918
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$30,950$40,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$36,855
Total Invoice$28,805$38,435
Adjustments for Features0-3,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$34,723

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,425$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,712

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in184.4 in
Width72.1 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 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		15.436.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.472.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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 front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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