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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: $28,265

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $4,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,204

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $25,345
Base Invoice $28,380 $23,600
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 80 110
Remote start 425 360
Luxury Package   1,500
Rear spoiler   200
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo tray 67 85
Remote start 353 275
Luxury Package   1,340
Rear spoiler   154
Options (change) 905 2,170
Options (change) 753 1,854
Destination 895 750
Total Price $32,300 $28,265
Total Invoice $30,028 $26,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $538
Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4262hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/70-16
Total Price$32,300$28,265
Adjustments for Features-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$28,265
Total Invoice$30,028$26,204
Adjustments for Features-3,2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,742$26,204

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaSorento
TrimSXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25
Approach detection$25 
Barometer $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20182009
ModelOptimaSorento
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in73.3 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.966.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested177590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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