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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: $26,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $24,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,495 $60,495 $65,495 $79,495 $26,500
Base Invoice $51,610 $56,260 $60,910 $73,930 $24,760
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,400
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 595 595 595    
2LZ Equipment Group       3,565  
Premium Package         2,950
Limited Package         3,300
Navigation system 1,633 1,633 1,633 1,633 1,250
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,815 1,815 1,815 1,815  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 541 541 541    
2LZ Equipment Group       3,244  
Premium Package         2,635
Limited Package         2,937
Options (change) 4,385 4,385 4,385 7,355 7,650
Options (change) 3,989 3,989 3,989 6,692 6,822
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 750
Total Price $60,975 $65,975 $70,975 $87,945 $34,900
Total Invoice $56,694 $61,344 $65,994 $81,717 $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: $28,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,562
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine455hp V8460hp V8460hp V8650hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7M7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19285/30-19285/30-19225/45-18
Total Price$60,975$65,975$70,975$87,945$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,525-4,090-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,975$65,275$69,450$83,855$32,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$8,475$22,880$0
Total Invoice$56,694$61,344$65,994$81,717$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-651-1,418-3,800-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,694$60,693$64,576$77,917$30,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$7,882$21,223$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteOptima
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Grand SportZ06SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300$300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Performance traction management  $250$250 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover   $75 
Cargo net   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500 
Differential cooler $0$0$0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional) $0$0$0 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Carbon fiber hood  $0$0 
Larger rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Boost gauge   $75 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Performance data recorder$200$200$200$200 
Performance meter   $150 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Speaker lights    $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Video recorder$300$300$300$300 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats   $200$200
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional) $0$0  
Launch control$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,250$6,075$8,640$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,525$4,090$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-1,418-3,800-2,200

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelCorvetteOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in110.0 in
Length176.9 in190.7 in
Width73.9 in72.1 in
Height48.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,299 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 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 Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested129055%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested67557%
Total Not Requested50043%

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 seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested183061%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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