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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,100 $20,690
Base Invoice $41,260 $19,255
Navigation system 1,750 1,200
3LT Equipment Group 4,505  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system 1,453 1,075
3LT Equipment Group 3,739  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 6,255 3,470
Options (change) 5,192 3,100
Destination 850 675
Total Price $53,205 $24,835
Total Invoice $47,302 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,059
Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$53,205$24,835
Adjustments for Features-2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,965$24,835
Total Invoice$47,302$23,030
Adjustments for Features-2130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,089$23,030

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2130

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082009
ModelCorvetteOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.1 in
Length174.6 in189.0 in
Width72.6 in71.1 in
Height49.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested87530%
Total Not Requested206570%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%

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