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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,100 $44,400 $26,200
Base Invoice $36,748 $41,663 $24,480
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 0 0 4,000
Options (change) 0 0 3,575
Destination 940 940 750
Total Price $40,040 $45,340 $30,950
Total Invoice $37,688 $42,603 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,986
Model Year201820182011
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$40,040$45,340$30,950
Adjustments for Features-4,140-7,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,900$37,425$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$37,688$42,603$28,805
Adjustments for Features-3,897-7,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,791$35,166$28,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182011
ModelSorentoSorentoOptima
TrimSX V6SX Limited V6SX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded headliner (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,090$11,865$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$7,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,897-7,4370

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182011
ModelSorentoOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.4 in110.0 in
Length187.4 in190.7 in
Width74.4 in72.1 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested2300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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