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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,100 $71,275 $26,500
Base Invoice $41,260 $63,791 $24,760
3LT Equipment Group 4,505    
Navigation system 1,750 1,750 1,400
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850 1,995  
3LZ Equipment Group   6,545  
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
3LT Equipment Group 3,739    
Navigation system 1,453 1,453 1,250
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,536 1,656  
3LZ Equipment Group   5,432  
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 8,105 10,290 7,650
Options (change) 6,728 8,541 6,822
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $55,055 $82,415 $34,900
Total Invoice $48,838 $73,182 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,665
Model Year200820082012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8505hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7230, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18225/45-18
Total Price$55,055$82,415$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,055$82,115$31,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,060$0
Total Invoice$48,838$73,182$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-266-3,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,838$72,916$29,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,078$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50  
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,340$3,640$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-266-3,159

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
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?
Cargo cover75No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested117540%
Total Not Requested176560%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122540%
Total Not Requested181560%

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, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested1200114%
Total Not Requested-150-14%

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