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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $40,090
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Options (change) 4,350 0
Options (change) 3,885 0
Destination 750 1,120
Total Price $31,600 $41,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Sorento SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,394
Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$31,600$41,210
Adjustments for Features0-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$36,820

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,175$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20122020
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in109.4 in
Length190.7 in189.0 in
Width72.1 in74.4 in
Height57.3 in66.5 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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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 radio50Yes
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 Requested212571%
Total Not Requested88029%

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