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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: $36,375

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $22,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,007

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $19,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,600 $75,600 $111,600 $35,500
Base Invoice $45,136 $68,796 $104,346 $33,140
3LT Equipment Group 5,995      
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 595 595  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850 1,995 2,000  
3LZ Equipment Group   8,815    
3ZR Equipment Group     10,000  
Cargo net       50
3LT Equipment Group 5,276      
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524 524 524  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,628 1,756 1,760  
3LZ Equipment Group   7,757    
3ZR Equipment Group     8,800  
Cargo net       42
Options (change) 8,440 11,405 12,595 50
Options (change) 7,428 10,037 11,084 42
Destination 975 975 975 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $59,015 $87,980 $126,170 $36,375
Total Invoice $53,539 $79,808 $117,405 $34,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,435
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19225/45-18
Total Price$59,015$87,980$126,170$36,375
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,825-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,015$86,930$119,345$32,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,915$60,330$0
Total Invoice$53,539$79,808$117,405$34,007
Adjustments for Features0-952-6,351-3,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,539$78,856$111,054$30,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,317$57,515$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1SX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel$300$300$300 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Performance traction management  $250 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Carbon fiber body kit  $550 
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Hood scoop $100$100 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000   
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights   $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,750$10,525$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,825$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-952-6,351-3,903

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
ModelCorvetteOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length174.6 in190.7 in
Width72.6 in72.1 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 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
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets100No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested156548%
Total Not Requested172552%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
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 buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested181544%
Total Not Requested227556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested181544%
Total Not Requested227556%

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