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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $44,100
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $41,385
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42 42
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Options (change) 5,200 400 50
Options (change) 4,713 333 42
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $45,045
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $42,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,206
Model Year201620162017
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited V6
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, 10630, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$35,990$37,290$45,045
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,990$41,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$42,322
Adjustments for Features0-279-3,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$34,339$38,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201620162017
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,465$2,765$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-3,688

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20162017
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.4 in
Length191.1 in187.4 in
Width73.2 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.938.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.973.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested435087%
Total Not Requested65013%

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