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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201120112011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZ66Z71EXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,255 $34,400 $38,445 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,786 $30,417 $33,856 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Sun and Sound Package 320 615 615      
Front side airbags 350 350 350      
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 2,145      
Full-function front bucket seats   920 920      
Front bucket seats   1,575 1,575      
Technology Package       2,000 2,000  
Premium Package       2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package           5,000
Sun and Sound Package 266 510 510      
Front side airbags 291 291 291      
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780      
Full-function front bucket seats   764 764      
Front bucket seats   1,307 1,307      
Technology Package       1,785 1,785  
Premium Package       2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package           4,465
Options (change) 2,815 5,605 5,605 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 2,337 4,652 4,652 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 875 875 875 750 750 750
Total Price $40,945 $40,880 $44,925 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $35,998 $35,944 $39,383 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,767
Model Year200620062006201120112011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZ66Z71EXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$40,945$40,880$44,925$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-355-480-3,00500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,590$40,400$41,920$27,700$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$1,520$0$1,900$3,775
Total Invoice$35,998$35,944$39,383$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-312-422-2,63400-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,686$35,522$36,749$25,755$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$164$0$1,227$0$1,780$3,500

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062006201120112011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheAvalancheOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZ66Z71EXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0    
4WD w/low range  $2200   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40   
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Midgate$400$400$400   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Rigid bed cover$700$700$700   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Removable rear window$100$100$100   
Skid plates  $150   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75   
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50   
Speaker lights   $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75   
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Floor mats$75  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$5,455$5,580$8,105$5,100$5,100$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$480$3,005$0$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-312-422-2,63400-720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelAvalancheOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in110.0 in
Length221.6 in190.7 in
Width79.8 in72.1 in
Height73.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,414 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume0.015.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested235040%
Total Not Requested350060%

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