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Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSportageOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $19,895
Base Invoice $20,000 $18,510
Luxury Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 150 200
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Luxury Package 1,150  
Rear spoiler 120 160
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 1,450 2,150
Options (change) 1,270 1,900
Destination 675 675
Total Price $23,520 $22,720
Total Invoice $21,945 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Sportage EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100
Model Year20082008
ModelSportageOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$23,520$22,720
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,705$22,720
Total Invoice$21,945$21,085
Adjustments for Features-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,185$21,085

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelSportageOptima
TrimEXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7600

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelSportageOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in107.1 in
Length171.3 in186.4 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height66.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147573%
Total Not Requested55027%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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