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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: $34,560

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,111

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimSX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,765 $25,023 $33,481
Premium Package 3,200    
Floor mats 115    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Remote start 350 425 425
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Premium Package 2,860    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo net 40 42 42
Remote start 280 353 353
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 3,715 6,810 825
Options (change) 3,275 6,193 686
Destination 800 895 895
Total Price $36,215 $34,560 $37,810
Total Invoice $33,840 $32,111 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,845
Model Year201320172017
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimSX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine276hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,215$34,560$37,810
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$34,435$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$33,840$32,111$35,062
Adjustments for Features0-116-2,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,840$31,995$32,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$378

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320172017
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimSX V6SXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,340$8,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-2,689

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132017
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length183.9 in191.1 in
Width74.2 in73.2 in
Height67.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX V6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
First-aid kit15No
Rear bumper protector40No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested252591%
Total Not Requested2559%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested205063%
Total Not Requested120037%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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