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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelBolt EVOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,905 $31,995 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $39,269 $29,670 $25,763 $32,963
Technology Package   700 2,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package   650 2,129  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395    
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 0 2,200 5,600 0
Options (change) 0 2,045 5,188 0
Destination 875 800 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $34,280 $34,995 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $32,644 $32,515 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,701
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelBolt EVOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp E159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,280$34,995$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,905-1,930-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$33,090$31,970$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0$850
Total Invoice$32,644$32,515$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-1,770-1,808-3,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,644$30,745$29,943$30,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$802$0$752

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelBolt EVOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Rear camera mirror$200   
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,495$7,400$7,425$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905$1,930$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,770-1,808-3,068

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelBolt EVOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in110.0 in
Length164.0 in190.7 in
Width69.5 in72.1 in
Height62.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested72557%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
Total Requested65020%
Total Not Requested262580%

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