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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: $26,450

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $7,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,770

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $7,874

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBolt EVOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,905 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $39,269 $24,760 $24,020
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 875 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $34,280 $27,250 $26,450
Total Invoice $32,644 $25,510 $24,770

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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: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,438
Model Year201820122012
ModelBolt EVOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp E274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$34,280$27,250$26,450
Adjustments for Features-4,920-2,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$25,125$26,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325
Total Invoice$32,644$25,510$24,770
Adjustments for Features-4,685-1,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,959$23,521$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,249

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820122012
ModelBolt EVOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 $100
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25
Rear camera mirror$200  
Speaker lights $100$100
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,770$4,975$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$2,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,685-1,9890

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelBolt EVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length164.0 in190.7 in
Width69.5 in72.1 in
Height62.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft315.4 ft3

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