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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: $28,305

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,009

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $2,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,536 $24,760
Enhanced Convenience Package 865  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995  
Fog lights 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295  
Rear spoiler 425  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Enhanced Convenience Package 787  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815  
Fog lights 341  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268  
Rear spoiler 387  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 3,955 4,350
Options (change) 3,598 3,885
Destination 875 750
Total Price $28,305 $31,600
Total Invoice $27,009 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,972
Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,305$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,305$31,155
Total Invoice$27,009$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,009$28,981

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelCruzeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length183.7 in190.7 in
Width70.5 in72.1 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55076%
Total Not Requested17524%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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 seats200Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

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