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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $33,150 $19,895
Base Invoice $26,490 $31,125 $18,510
Premium Package 3,300   1,300
Floor mats 115 115  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Rear spoiler     200
Premium Package 2,945   1,160
Floor mats 95 95  
Panoramic sunroof   1,340  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 3,415 1,615 3,550
Options (change) 3,040 1,435 3,150
Destination 800 800 675
Total Price $32,165 $35,565 $24,120
Total Invoice $30,330 $33,360 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,266
Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/50-17
Total Price$32,165$35,565$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,955-5,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,210$30,050$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,840$0
Total Invoice$30,330$33,360$22,335
Adjustments for Features-3,729-5,1730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,601$28,187$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,586$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122008
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,205$8,765$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$5,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,729-5,1730

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length183.9 in186.4 in
Width74.2 in71.1 in
Height67.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145042%
Total Not Requested200058%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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