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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: $18,590

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $2,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,883

Chevrolet Cruze LS   
Difference: $1,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelCruzeOptimaOptima
TrimLSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,800 $16,400 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,212 $15,245 $17,605
6-speed shiftable automatic 995    
Floor mats   85 85
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795 795
2.7L V6   1,550 1,300
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 876    
Floor mats   65 65
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710 710
2.7L V6   1,150 1,020
4-speed shiftable automatic   1,160  
Options (change) 995 3,680 2,180
Options (change) 876 3,085 1,795
Destination 795 590 590
Total Price $18,590 $20,670 $21,870
Total Invoice $17,883 $18,920 $19,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,877
Model Year201220062006
ModelCruzeOptimaOptima
TrimLSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/35 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$18,590$20,670$21,870
Adjustments for Features-1,9700-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,620$20,670$19,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$17,883$18,920$19,990
Adjustments for Features-1,8950-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,988$18,920$17,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220062006
ModelCruzeOptimaOptima
TrimLSLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Remote keyless entry$225 $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,020$2,050$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8950-2,125

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelCruzeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in185.8 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height58.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,102 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Alloy wheels350No
Total Requested100057%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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