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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: $34,560

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,111

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $33,150
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $31,125
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Remote start 425 425 350
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Floor mats     115
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Remote start 353 353 280
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 40
Floor mats     95
Panoramic sunroof     1,340
Options (change) 6,810 825 2,015
Options (change) 6,193 686 1,755
Destination 895 895 800
Total Price $34,560 $37,810 $35,965
Total Invoice $32,111 $35,062 $33,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year201720172012
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4276hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10550, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,560$37,810$35,965
Adjustments for Features-200-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,360$34,835$35,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$32,111$35,062$33,680
Adjustments for Features-186-2,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,925$32,303$33,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201720172012
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
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 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,415$8,190$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-186-2,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172012
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested205063%
Total Not Requested120037%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested137553%

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