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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: $28,265

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,204

Kia Sorento EX   
Difference: $1,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,345 $25,600 $30,500
Base Invoice $23,600 $23,902 $28,380
Luxury Package 1,500    
Cargo tray 110 80 80
Remote start 360 425 425
Rear spoiler 200    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Premium Package   2,300  
Cargo net   50 50
Luxury Package 1,340    
Cargo tray 85 67 67
Remote start 275 353 353
Rear spoiler 154    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Premium Package   2,088  
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 2,170 3,205 905
Options (change) 1,854 2,841 753
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $28,265 $29,700 $32,300
Total Invoice $26,204 $27,638 $30,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $181
Model Year200920182018
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine262hp V6185hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/70-16215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,265$29,700$32,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-3,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$27,965$28,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800
Total Invoice$26,204$27,638$30,028
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-3,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,204$26,023$26,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$719

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920182018
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimEXEXSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$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$100
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Approach detection $25$25
Barometer$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$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$5,355$7,090$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$3,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,615-3,286

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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