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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: $35,500

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,305

Kia Sorento SX V6   
Difference: $702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $35,500
Base Invoice $31,125 $33,140
Cargo net 50 50
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Cargo net 40 42
Panoramic sunroof 1,340  
Options (change) 1,550 50
Options (change) 1,380 42
Destination 800 825
Total Price $35,500 $36,375
Total Invoice $33,305 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sorento SX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $459
Model Year20122015
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,500$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$36,115
Total Invoice$33,305$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,305$33,764

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-243

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length183.9 in190.7 in
Width74.2 in72.1 in
Height67.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.4 ft3

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