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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: $36,070

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimSX LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,300 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $36,035 $27,865 $33,435
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 95 80 80
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net 42 42 42
Cargo tray 78 67 67
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 145 5,280 480
Options (change) 120 4,780 400
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $39,295 $36,070 $37,370
Total Invoice $37,005 $33,495 $34,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,508
Model Year201420162016
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimSX LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,295$36,070$37,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,295$34,995$35,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$37,005$33,495$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-998-1,276
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,005$32,497$33,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$912

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420162016
ModelSorentoOptimaOptima
TrimSX LimitedSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$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 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,065$5,140$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-998-1,276

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142016
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length184.4 in191.1 in
Width74.2 in73.2 in
Height66.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,722 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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
36.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested260052%
Total Not Requested240048%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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