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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $18,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $15,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheOptima
TrimLTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $24,700
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $23,080
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
Luxury Package 1,965    
Navigation system 2,500 2,500  
Sunroof 995 995  
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Transmission cooler 230 230  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,150
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
Luxury Package 1,631    
Navigation system 2,075 2,075  
Sunroof 826 826  
6.0L V8 909 909  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Transmission cooler 191 191  
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,920
Options (change) 10,325 4,820 4,150
Options (change) 8,751 4,001 3,705
Destination 950 950 750
Total Price $47,605 $49,420 $29,600
Total Invoice $42,943 $44,891 $27,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,449
Model Year200920092011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheOptima
TrimLTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine366hp V8366hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$47,605$49,420$29,600
Adjustments for Features-3,280-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$45,140$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$42,943$44,891$27,535
Adjustments for Features-2,959-3,8880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,984$41,003$27,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,019$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092011
ModelAvalancheAvalancheOptima
TrimLTLTZEX Turbo
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$8,155$9,155$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$4,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,959-3,8880

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelAvalancheOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in110.0 in
Length221.3 in190.7 in
Width79.1 in72.1 in
Height76.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,642 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested72538%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested70046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

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