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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: $35,500

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,305

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSX Limited TurboSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $33,150
Base Invoice $32,963 $31,125
Cargo net 50 50
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Cargo net 42 40
Panoramic sunroof   1,340
Options (change) 50 1,550
Options (change) 42 1,380
Destination 800 800
Total Price $36,150 $35,500
Total Invoice $33,805 $33,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSX Limited TurboSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,150$35,500
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,890$35,500
Total Invoice$33,805$33,305
Adjustments for Features-2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,562$33,305

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSX Limited TurboSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2430

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in183.9 in
Width72.1 in74.2 in
Height57.9 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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