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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: $37,385

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $21,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,709

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $18,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1SX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,600 $75,600 $111,600 $36,090
Base Invoice $45,136 $68,796 $104,346 $33,481
3LT Equipment Group 5,995      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850 1,995 2,000  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 595 595  
3LZ Equipment Group   8,815    
3ZR Equipment Group     10,000  
Universal garage door opener       350
Cargo net       50
3LT Equipment Group 5,276      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,628 1,756 1,760  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 524 524 524  
3LZ Equipment Group   7,757    
3ZR Equipment Group     8,800  
Universal garage door opener       291
Cargo net       42
Options (change) 8,440 11,405 12,595 400
Options (change) 7,428 10,037 11,084 333
Destination 975 975 975 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $59,015 $87,980 $126,170 $37,385
Total Invoice $53,539 $79,808 $117,405 $34,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,296
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1SX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19235/45-18
Total Price$59,015$87,980$126,170$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,825-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,015$86,930$119,345$30,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,915$60,330$0
Total Invoice$53,539$79,808$117,405$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-952-6,351-6,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,539$78,856$111,054$28,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,317$57,515$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimBaseZ06ZR1SX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows   $200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
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
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Ceramic brake rotors  $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Performance traction management  $250 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$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
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
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$4,125$5,175$10,950$11,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,825$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-952-6,351-6,466

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
ModelCorvetteOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length174.6 in191.1 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height49.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume22.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested186557%
Total Not Requested142543%

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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested186546%
Total Not Requested222554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Front sport buckets150No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested186546%
Total Not Requested222554%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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