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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: $21,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,315

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,600 $75,600 $111,600 $20,995
Base Invoice $45,136 $68,796 $104,346 $19,620
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 975 975 975 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $50,575 $76,575 $113,575 $21,690
Total Invoice $46,111 $69,771 $106,321 $20,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,890
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19205/60-16
Total Price$50,575$76,575$113,575$21,690
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,075-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,575$76,275$107,500$21,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,700$56,925$0
Total Invoice$46,111$69,771$106,321$20,315
Adjustments for Features0-273-5,687-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,111$69,498$100,634$20,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,387$54,523$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1EX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Performance traction management  $250 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body kit  $550 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Rear spoiler $200  
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000   
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Performance meter $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,100$8,875$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,075$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-273-5,687-94

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
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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