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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $39,900
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $37,540
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 425 425 425
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 42
Remote start 353 353 353
Options (change) 8,710 825 475
Options (change) 7,908 686 395
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $41,270
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $38,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,607
Model Year201720172015
ModelOptimaOptimaSorento
TrimSXSX LimitedSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 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$36,460$37,810$41,270
Adjustments for Features-650-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,810$36,285$41,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$38,830
Adjustments for Features-603-1,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,223$33,648$38,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year201720172015
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$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$6,240$7,115$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-603-1,4140

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20172015
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested275053%
Total Not Requested240047%
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 radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

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