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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelSportageSportageOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,900 $26,900 $19,100
Base Invoice $22,440 $25,095 $17,605
Premium Package 2,900 2,000  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Premium Package 2,590 1,785  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 2,900 2,000 2,100
Options (change) 2,590 1,785 1,834
Destination 800 800 590
Total Price $27,600 $29,700 $21,790
Total Invoice $25,830 $27,680 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,491
Model Year201220122006
ModelSportageSportageOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4260hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18205/60-15
Total Price$27,600$29,700$21,790
Adjustments for Features-4,605-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$25,095$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0
Total Invoice$25,830$27,680$20,029
Adjustments for Features-4,310-4,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,520$23,388$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,868$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122006
ModelSportageSportageOptima
TrimEXSXEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,930$6,930$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,310-4,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelSportageOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length174.8 in185.8 in
Width73.0 in71.5 in
Height64.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested187561%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested187587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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