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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: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimSXSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $38,800 $44,100
Base Invoice $24,480 $36,470 $41,385
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,790    
Options (change) 4,000 0 0
Options (change) 3,575 0 0
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $30,950 $39,695 $44,995
Total Invoice $28,805 $37,365 $42,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,757
Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimSXSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12630, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$30,950$39,695$44,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,040-7,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$35,655$37,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$28,805$37,365$42,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,803-7,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$33,562$34,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaSorentoSorento
TrimSXSX V6SX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Roof rails $250$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
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,975$8,015$11,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,040$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,803-7,343

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.4 in
Length190.7 in187.4 in
Width72.1 in74.4 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.438.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.473.0 ft3

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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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