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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,905 $30,500
Base Invoice $39,269 $28,380
Driver Confidence II Package 495  
Infotainment Package 485  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Driver Confidence II Package 450  
Infotainment Package 441  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Options (change) 980 5,100
Options (change) 891 4,652
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,260 $36,495
Total Invoice $33,535 $33,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,042
Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp E245hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,260$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$31,725
Total Invoice$33,535$33,927
Adjustments for Features0-4,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$29,493

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, self-sealing$50 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,845$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,434

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.4 in
Length164.0 in191.1 in
Width69.5 in73.2 in
Height62.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested227574%

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