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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEXSX LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,100 $39,900 $20,690
Base Invoice $29,522 $37,502 $19,255
Touring Package 2,900    
Premium Package 2,500   1,300
Floor mats 130    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250    
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
Navigation system     1,200
Touring Package 2,703    
Premium Package 2,305   1,160
Floor mats 104    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208    
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 5,780 0 4,475
Options (change) 5,320 0 3,940
Destination 895 895 675
Total Price $37,775 $40,795 $25,840
Total Invoice $35,737 $38,397 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,184
Model Year201620162009
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEXSX LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4240hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$37,775$40,795$25,840
Adjustments for Features-4,950-6,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,825$34,155$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0
Total Invoice$35,737$38,397$23,870
Adjustments for Features-4,683-6,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,054$32,147$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,093$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162009
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEXSX LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional) $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,325$9,015$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$6,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,683-6,2500

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in107.1 in
Length187.4 in189.0 in
Width74.4 in71.1 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,878 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room41.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 630W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested197574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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