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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: $37,400

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,680

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,300 $30,500
Base Invoice $36,035 $28,380
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 95 80
Remote start 425 425
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 78 67
Remote start 353 353
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 570 6,005
Options (change) 473 5,405
Destination 850 895
Total Price $39,720 $37,400
Total Invoice $37,358 $34,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,089
Model Year20142018
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$39,720$37,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$34,800
Total Invoice$37,358$34,680
Adjustments for Features0-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,358$32,269

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX LimitedSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments$0 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested42535%
Total Not Requested80065%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested102533%
Total Not Requested205067%

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