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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeOptima
Trim2LTLTZDieselEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,295 $23,805 $24,985 $19,895
Base Invoice $20,443 $22,734 $23,986 $18,510
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Door sill trim plates 130 130 130  
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Fog lights     340  
Sunroof     900  
Stability control       650
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Door sill trim plates 114 114 114  
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Fog lights     299  
Sunroof     792  
Stability control       580
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 1,750 2,150
Options (change) 990 990 1,539 1,900
Destination 825 825 825 675
Total Price $23,245 $25,755 $27,560 $22,720
Total Invoice $22,258 $24,549 $26,350 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,502
Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeOptima
Trim2LTLTZDieselEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D162hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17205/60-16
Total Price$23,245$25,755$27,560$22,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,005-1,405-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$23,750$26,155$22,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$2,910$0
Total Invoice$22,258$24,549$26,350$21,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,911-1,343-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,258$22,638$25,007$20,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$2,749$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014201420142008
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeOptima
Trim2LTLTZDieselEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,970$3,975$3,375$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,005$1,405$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,911-1,343-329

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
ModelCruzeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.1 in
Length181.0 in186.4 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested25556%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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