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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: $21,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelAvalancheOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,000 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $43,710 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Sunroof 995      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Sunroof 876      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 995 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 876 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 995 750 750 750
Total Price $48,990 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $45,581 $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: $16,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,736
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelAvalancheOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$48,990$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-4,545-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,445$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$45,581$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-4,229-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,352$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelAvalancheOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40   
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Midgate$400   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Rigid bed cover$700   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Removable rear window$100   
Running boards$350   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Media drive$15   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$9,095$4,700$4,550$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,545$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,229-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
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 Weight5,841 lb.3,207 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
Kia Optima EX

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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested100042%
Total Not Requested140058%

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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested100042%
Total Not Requested140058%

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 wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested285049%
Total Not Requested300051%

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