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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: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $25,023 $33,481
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Proximity key 300      
Sunroof 900 900    
Universal garage door opener     350  
Remote start     425 425
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Proximity key 264      
Sunroof 792 792    
Universal garage door opener     291  
Remote start     353 353
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 775 425
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 644 353
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $28,525 $37,410
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $26,562 $34,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,528
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$28,525$37,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-620-8,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$27,905$28,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$885
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$26,562$34,729
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-577-8,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$25,985$26,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$742

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200 
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,870$5,425$4,490$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$620$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-577-8,002

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
ModelCruzeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.4 in
Length181.0 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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