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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $33,150
Base Invoice $24,760 $31,125
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Limited Package 3,300  
Floor mats   115
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Limited Package 2,937  
Floor mats   95
Panoramic sunroof   1,340
Options (change) 7,650 1,615
Options (change) 6,822 1,435
Destination 750 800
Total Price $34,900 $35,565
Total Invoice $32,332 $33,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento SX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,900$35,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$34,525
Total Invoice$32,332$33,360
Adjustments for Features0-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$32,384

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,175$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-976

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested93031%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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