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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $20,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $16,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorvetteOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,690 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $39,103 $24,760 $24,020
3LT Equipment Group 3,300    
2LT Equipment Group 1,495    
Navigation system 1,600 1,400  
Polished alloy wheels 1,295    
Premium Package   2,950  
Limited Package   3,300  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
3LT Equipment Group 2,739    
2LT Equipment Group 1,241    
Navigation system 1,328 1,250  
Polished alloy wheels 1,075    
Premium Package   2,635  
Limited Package   2,937  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 7,690 7,650 5,350
Options (change) 6,383 6,822 4,780
Destination 800 750 750
Total Price $52,180 $34,900 $31,800
Total Invoice $46,286 $32,332 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,115
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorvetteOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$52,180$34,900$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,180$31,865$29,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$0
Total Invoice$46,286$32,332$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,812-2,379
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,286$29,520$27,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,349$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620122012
ModelCorvetteOptimaOptima
TrimBaseSXHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,615$6,650$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,812-2,379

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062012
ModelCorvetteOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length174.6 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in72.1 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Compass0Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested112557%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested71557%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested250583%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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 headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
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 seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested300046%
Total Not Requested345554%

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