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Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,810

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $8,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,062

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $7,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX Limited V6SX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,400 $36,090
Base Invoice $41,663 $33,481
Cargo net 50 50
Remote start 425 425
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net 42 42
Remote start 353 353
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 475 825
Options (change) 395 686
Destination 940 895
Total Price $45,815 $37,810
Total Invoice $42,998 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,637
Model Year20182017
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX Limited V6SX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$45,815$37,810
Adjustments for Features-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,365$37,810
Total Invoice$42,998$35,062
Adjustments for Features-2,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,699$35,062

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Features Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
ModelSorentoOptima
TrimSX Limited V6SX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$5,415$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sorento vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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