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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelCruzeCruzeOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $20,995
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $19,620
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 475    
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,200
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Premium Package     2,200
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 418    
Sunroof 748 748  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,075
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 6,365 3,390 3,400
Options (change) 5,802 2,984 3,035
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $25,540 $26,365 $25,090
Total Invoice $24,240 $25,070 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $757
Model Year201120112010
ModelCruzeCruzeOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$25,540$26,365$25,090
Adjustments for Features-140-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,400$25,875$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,240$25,070$23,350
Adjustments for Features-133-4660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,107$24,604$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$497$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112010
ModelCruzeCruzeOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,240$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-133-4660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModelCruzeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.1 in
Length181.0 in189.0 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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