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Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaOptima
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,555 $25,655 $26,330 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,280 $24,264 $24,882 $18,510
Leather upholstery 1,075   1,075  
Rear spoiler 175 175   200
Universal garage door opener 100      
Sunroof 900 900 900  
CD changer, in-dash 295 295 295  
Convenience Package     240 700
Stability control       650
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Leather upholstery 802   802  
Rear spoiler 145 145   160
Universal garage door opener 83      
Sunroof 747 747 747  
CD changer, in-dash 245 245 245  
Convenience Package     199 625
Stability control       580
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 2,545 1,370 2,510 3,550
Options (change) 2,022 1,137 1,993 3,150
Destination 660 660 660 675
Total Price $26,760 $27,685 $29,500 $24,120
Total Invoice $24,962 $26,061 $27,535 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,831
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaOptima
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine242hp V6242hp V6303hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$26,760$27,685$29,500$24,120
Adjustments for Features0-375-200-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,760$27,310$29,300$22,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,540$0
Total Invoice$24,962$26,061$27,535$22,335
Adjustments for Features0-353-187-1,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,962$25,708$27,348$21,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$746$2,386$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaOptima
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,125$2,500$2,325$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$200$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-187-1,204

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelImpalaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in107.1 in
Length200.4 in186.4 in
Width72.9 in71.1 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,554 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume18.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LT 3.9

Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400No
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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