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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: $26,430

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,219

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $22,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $21,210 $24,760
Driver Convenience Package 340      
Navigation system 495 495    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 505 505    
Technology Package     2,000  
Premium Package     2,250  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Driver Convenience Package 299      
Navigation system 436 436    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 444 444    
Technology Package     1,785  
Premium Package     2,010  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 2,335 1,995 4,250 5,000
Options (change) 2,055 1,756 3,795 4,465
Destination 825 825 750 750
Total Price $26,430 $27,090 $27,700 $32,250
Total Invoice $25,219 $25,759 $25,755 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $487
Model Year2015201520112011
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4200hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$26,430$27,090$27,700$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,100-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,430$26,640$26,600$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0$3,925
Total Invoice$25,219$25,759$25,755$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-428-1,023-1,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,219$25,331$24,732$28,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0$3,640

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2015201520112011
ModelCruzeCruzeOptimaOptima
Trim2LTLTZEXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information  $25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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  
Total Value of Features$3,875$4,325$4,975$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,100$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-428-1,023-1,603

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,085 lb.3,207 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Total Requested230039%
Total Not Requested355061%

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