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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: $25,850

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,205

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEX TurboSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $22,595
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $21,420
Floor mats     85
Leather seating surfaces     800
4WD, part-time w/low range     2,000
Floor mats     65
Leather seating surfaces     715
4WD, part-time w/low range     1,850
Options (change) 0 0 2,885
Options (change) 0 0 2,630
Destination 750 750 700
Total Price $25,850 $27,250 $26,180
Total Invoice $24,205 $25,510 $24,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sorento LX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $224
Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEX TurboSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18245/70-16
Total Price$25,850$27,250$26,180
Adjustments for Features0-650-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,850$26,600$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$24,205$25,510$24,750
Adjustments for Features0-608-321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,205$24,902$24,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$697$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201220122007
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEX TurboSXLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,350$6,000$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-608-321

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,385 lb.4,083 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 Sorento LX

4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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