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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: $26,900

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,060

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $25,345
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $23,600
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium Technology Package       5,350  
Luxury Package         1,500
Rear spoiler         200
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Premium Technology Package       4,780  
Luxury Package         1,340
Rear spoiler         154
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 5,350 1,700
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,635 4,780 1,494
Destination 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $31,800 $27,795
Total Invoice $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $29,550 $25,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,399
Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H262hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$26,900$28,800$30,200$31,800$27,795
Adjustments for Features-660-660-1,285-2,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,240$28,140$28,915$29,620$27,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$3,380$0
Total Invoice$25,060$26,840$28,145$29,550$25,844
Adjustments for Features-615-615-1,198-2,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,445$26,225$26,947$27,524$25,844
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,502$3,079$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122012201220122009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rack    $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front    $40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5$5  
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter    $25
Barometer    $25
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,805$6,805$7,430$8,325$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$660$1,285$2,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-615-615-1,198-2,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,207 lb.4,084 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 Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested170026%
Total Not Requested475574%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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