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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $23,650 $26,800
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $22,095 $25,040
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995 1,400 1,400
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
Premium Package     2,950 2,950
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876 1,250 1,250
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
Premium Package     2,635 2,635
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 3,885 3,885
Destination 795 795 800 800
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $28,800 $31,950
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $26,780 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,137
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$28,800$31,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,630-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$26,170$28,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0$2,525
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$26,780$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-2,446-3,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$24,334$26,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0$2,363

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,170$4,975$5,800$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,630$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-2,446-3,028

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelCruzeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length181.0 in190.7 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 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 2LT

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?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested293094%

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 seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested283093%

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