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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $33,150
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $31,125
Cargo net 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats     115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Cargo net 42 42 40
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats     95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 400 400 1,665
Options (change) 333 333 1,475
Destination 850 850 800
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $35,615
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $33,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$31,190$37,290$35,615
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$32,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$33,400
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-3,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$30,023$30,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,065$9,015$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-3,048

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in183.9 in
Width73.2 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in67.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft39.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.937.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.972.5 ft3

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