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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: $8,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,680

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,500 $30,500
Base Invoice $38,987 $28,380
Technology Package 2,500 3,000
Cargo net 50 50
Cargo tray 115 80
Remote start 425 425
Limited Package   2,100
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Package 2,305 2,727
Cargo net 42 42
Cargo tray 93 67
Remote start 353 353
Limited Package   1,925
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 3,090 6,005
Options (change) 2,793 5,405
Destination 895 895
Total Price $45,485 $37,400
Total Invoice $42,675 $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: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,752
Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$45,485$37,400
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,160$37,400
Total Invoice$42,675$34,680
Adjustments for Features-1,2430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,432$34,680

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,665$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2430

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162018
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in110.4 in
Length187.4 in191.1 in
Width74.4 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		38.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento SX Limited V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
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 cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested165054%

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