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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: $36,070

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $39,900
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $37,540
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 80 95
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 67 67 78
Options (change) 5,280 480 145
Options (change) 4,780 400 120
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $36,070 $37,370 $40,940
Total Invoice $33,495 $34,685 $38,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,013
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$36,070$37,370$40,940
Adjustments for Features0-300-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,070$37,070$40,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,495$34,685$38,555
Adjustments for Features0-278-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,495$34,407$38,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera$200 $200
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,240$5,540$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-47

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in184.4 in
Width73.2 in74.2 in
Height57.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,722 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 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
15.936.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.972.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested260052%
Total Not Requested240048%

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