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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: $27,905

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,929

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $3,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelSorentoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,345 $32,195 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $23,600 $29,856 $27,865 $33,435
Luxury Package 1,500      
Cargo tray 110 80 80 80
Rear spoiler 200      
Technology Package   2,380    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Luxury Package 1,340      
Cargo tray 85 67 67 67
Rear spoiler 154      
Technology Package   2,212    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Options (change) 1,810 2,510 480 480
Options (change) 1,579 2,321 400 400
Destination 750 850 850 850
Total Price $27,905 $35,555 $31,270 $37,370
Total Invoice $25,929 $33,027 $29,115 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,966
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelSorentoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10550, 12?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,905$35,555$31,270$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-3,345-1,310-6,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,905$32,210$29,960$31,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,250$0$1,150
Total Invoice$25,929$33,027$29,115$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,107-1,220-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,929$29,920$27,895$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0$980

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelSorentoOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200 $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75 $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250 $250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200 $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$100
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125  
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250 $250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25   
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Barometer$25   
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated front row armrests  $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200  
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,880$9,225$7,190$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345$1,310$6,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,107-1,220-5,810

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.4 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width73.3 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.4 ft315.9 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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