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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: $27,400

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $660

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,530

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXSXHybrid EXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $24,995
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $23,270
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Luxury Package       1,600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       595
Rear spoiler       200
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Luxury Package       1,430
Antilock brakes (ABS)       531
Rear spoiler       154
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 0 2,395
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 0 2,115
Destination 800 800 800 670
Total Price $27,400 $30,550 $32,750 $28,060
Total Invoice $25,530 $28,475 $30,355 $26,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,249
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXSXHybrid EXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H192hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$27,400$30,550$32,750$28,060
Adjustments for Features-1,850-2,400-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,550$28,150$29,225$28,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$3,675$0
Total Invoice$25,530$28,475$30,355$26,055
Adjustments for Features-1,724-2,237-3,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,806$26,238$27,088$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,432$3,282$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimEXSXHybrid EXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$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  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
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 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter   $25
Barometer   $25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$7,405$7,955$9,080$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$2,400$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,724-2,237-3,2670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20132006
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in179.8 in
Width72.1 in73.3 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,224 lb.4,113 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested293094%

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
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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