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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: $22,370

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,770

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,000 $20,690
Base Invoice $31,297 $19,255
Floor mats 135  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250  
2.7L V6   1,005
Floor mats 108  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208  
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 385 1,005
Options (change) 316 840
Destination 940 675
Total Price $34,325 $22,370
Total Invoice $32,553 $20,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,946
Model Year20182009
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/60-16
Total Price$34,325$22,370
Adjustments for Features-5,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,225$22,370
Total Invoice$32,553$20,770
Adjustments for Features-4,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,716$20,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,325$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8370

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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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