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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: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $27,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,565 $19,100
Base Invoice $43,466 $17,605
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 0 1,880
Options (change) 0 1,665
Destination 850 590
Total Price $49,415 $21,570
Total Invoice $44,316 $19,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,783
Model Year20092006
ModelCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/60-15
Total Price$49,415$21,570
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,665$21,570
Total Invoice$44,316$19,860
Adjustments for Features-6730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,643$19,860

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseEX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags $350
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
ModelCorvetteOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length174.6 in185.8 in
Width72.6 in71.5 in
Height49.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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