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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,405 $46,195 $19,895
Base Invoice $36,646 $42,961 $18,510
Luxury Package 1,585    
Sunroof 995 995  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Luxury Package 1,395    
Sunroof 876 876  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 2,580 995 3,550
Options (change) 2,271 876 3,150
Destination 950 950 675
Total Price $42,935 $48,140 $24,120
Total Invoice $39,867 $44,787 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,465
Model Year201120112008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/50-17
Total Price$42,935$48,140$24,120
Adjustments for Features-4,380-6,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,555$41,485$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,930$0
Total Invoice$39,867$44,787$22,335
Adjustments for Features-4,067-6,1910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,800$38,596$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,796$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
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 rack$300$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,155$9,430$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$6,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,067-6,1910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelAvalancheOptima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in107.1 in
Length221.3 in186.4 in
Width79.1 in71.1 in
Height76.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,841 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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