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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,950 $31,700 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,490 $29,765 $17,605
Premium Package 3,400 3,200  
Floor mats 115 115 85
Leather Package     1,000
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Premium Package 3,035 2,860  
Floor mats 95 95 65
Leather Package     890
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 3,515 3,315 2,100
Options (change) 3,130 2,955 1,834
Destination 800 800 590
Total Price $32,265 $35,815 $21,790
Total Invoice $30,420 $33,520 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,541
Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6276hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10550, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/60-15
Total Price$32,265$35,815$21,790
Adjustments for Features-6,205-7,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,060$28,065$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,005$0
Total Invoice$30,420$33,520$20,029
Adjustments for Features-5,850-7,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,570$26,267$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,697$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132006
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SX V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$8,780$10,325$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$7,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,850-7,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132006
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length183.9 in185.8 in
Width74.2 in71.5 in
Height67.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Folding third row seats600No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Surround sound250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Infinity, 550W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35011%
Total Not Requested296589%

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested268096%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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