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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,900

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,060

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSorentoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,995 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $23,270 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Luxury Package 1,600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595        
Rear spoiler 200        
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium Technology Package         5,350
Luxury Package 1,430        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 531        
Rear spoiler 154        
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Premium Technology Package         4,780
Options (change) 2,395 2,950 2,950 2,950 5,350
Options (change) 2,115 2,635 2,635 2,635 4,780
Destination 670 750 750 750 750
Total Price $28,060 $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $31,800
Total Invoice $26,055 $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,765
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSorentoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine192hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,060$26,900$28,800$30,200$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,900-2,450-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,060$25,000$26,900$27,750$28,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,750$3,380
Total Invoice$26,055$25,060$26,840$28,145$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-1,771-2,283-3,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,055$23,290$25,069$25,862$26,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$2,572$3,082

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelSorentoOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer$25    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive, small $5$5$5 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25    
Barometer$25    
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,480$7,380$7,380$7,930$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$1,900$2,450$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,770-1,771-2,283-3,178

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.0 in
Length179.8 in190.7 in
Width73.3 in72.1 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested140088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested170026%
Total Not Requested475574%

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