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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: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,000 $35,000 $38,300 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,472 $32,925 $36,035 $18,510
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208      
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 250 0 0 3,550
Options (change) 208 0 0 3,150
Destination 850 850 850 675
Total Price $31,100 $35,850 $39,150 $24,120
Total Invoice $29,530 $33,775 $36,885 $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: $5,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,818
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 10550, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$31,100$35,850$39,150$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,450-5,000-5,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,650$30,850$33,310$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$3,660$0
Total Invoice$29,530$33,775$36,885$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,377-4,711-5,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,153$29,064$31,383$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$3,230$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEX V6SXSX LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic information $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$4,800$8,350$9,190$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$5,000$5,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,377-4,711-5,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.1 in
Length184.4 in186.4 in
Width74.2 in71.1 in
Height66.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft314.8 ft3

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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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