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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $6,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
RS Package 695 595          
Navigation system 995 995          
Proximity key 300            
Obstacle detection, rear 295            
Sunroof 900 900          
Technology Package     2,400 2,350   2,400  
Premium Package     3,300     3,300  
Premium Tech Package         4,600    
RS Package 612 524          
Navigation system 876 876          
Proximity key 264            
Obstacle detection, rear 260            
Sunroof 792 792          
Technology Package     2,230 2,185   2,230  
Premium Package     3,060     3,060  
Premium Tech Package         4,270    
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 5,700 2,350 4,600 5,700 0
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 5,290 2,185 4,270 5,290 0
Destination 795 795 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $30,715 $35,325 $31,215 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $28,916 $32,825 $29,228 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,206
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$30,715$35,325$31,215$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-3,455-4,405-3,730-4,430-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$27,260$30,920$27,485$29,795$30,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$28,916$32,825$29,228$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-3,253-4,093-3,493-4,147-5,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$25,663$28,732$25,735$27,888$28,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,069$72$2,225$2,898

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  $100
Remote start $150     
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Rear side airbags$300$300     
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200  $200
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights   $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Floor mats$75$75     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim      $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels      $850
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,070$4,625$6,525$7,475$6,800$7,500$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$3,455$4,405$3,730$4,430$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-3,253-4,093-3,493-4,147-5,404

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122015
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 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested317594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested115025%
Total Not Requested340075%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested307594%

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