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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $34,100 $39,100 $44,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $31,297 $32,324 $36,748 $41,663 $17,605
Floor mats 135 155     85
Leather Package         1,000
Rear spoiler         220
Antilock brakes (ABS)         795
Floor mats 108 129     65
Leather Package         890
Rear spoiler         169
Antilock brakes (ABS)         710
Options (change) 135 155 0 0 2,100
Options (change) 108 129 0 0 1,834
Destination 940 940 940 940 590
Total Price $34,075 $35,195 $40,040 $45,340 $21,790
Total Invoice $32,345 $33,393 $37,688 $42,603 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,214
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4290hp V6290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 12630, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18235/55-19235/55-19205/60-15
Total Price$34,075$35,195$40,040$45,340$21,790
Adjustments for Features-5,375-6,400-9,400-12,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$28,795$30,640$32,740$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$1,940$4,040$0
Total Invoice$32,345$33,393$37,688$42,603$20,029
Adjustments for Features-5,102-6,072-8,848-11,8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,243$27,321$28,840$30,764$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$78$1,597$3,521$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelSorentoSorentoSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimEXEX V6SX V6SX Limited V6EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player    $50
HD radio  $50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$8,075$9,100$12,100$15,300$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,375$6,400$9,400$12,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,102-6,072-8,848-11,8390

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in106.3 in
Length187.4 in185.8 in
Width74.4 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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