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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: $26,530

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,112

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $8,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelCruzeCruzeOptima
TrimLTLTZSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $35,300
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $32,963
225/50R17 395    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Driver Convenience Package 475    
RS Package 695 695  
Sunroof 850 850  
225/50R17 348    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Driver Convenience Package 418    
RS Package 612 612  
Sunroof 748 748  
Options (change) 7,355 3,985 0
Options (change) 6,674 3,508 0
Destination 750 750 800
Total Price $26,530 $26,960 $36,100
Total Invoice $25,112 $25,594 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,199
Model Year201120112014
ModelCruzeCruzeOptima
TrimLTLTZSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$26,530$26,960$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-200-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,530$26,760$31,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0
Total Invoice$25,112$25,594$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-190-4,452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,112$25,404$29,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112014
ModelCruzeCruzeOptima
TrimLTLTZSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,765$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-4,452

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112014
ModelCruzeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length181.0 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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