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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: $4,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaOptima
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,155 $27,475 $29,355 $19,895
Base Invoice $23,792 $25,984 $27,740 $18,510
Leather seating surfaces 1,125      
Bodyside moldings 100 100 100  
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 seating surfaces 934      
Bodyside moldings 83 83 83  
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) 2,695 1,470 1,535 3,550
Options (change) 2,237 1,220 1,274 3,150
Destination 750 750 750 675
Total Price $28,600 $29,695 $31,640 $24,120
Total Invoice $26,779 $27,954 $29,764 $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: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,333
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelImpalaImpalaImpalaOptima
TrimLT 3.9LTZSSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine233hp V6233hp 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)225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$28,600$29,695$31,640$24,120
Adjustments for Features0-275-300-960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$29,420$31,340$23,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$2,740$0
Total Invoice$26,779$27,954$29,764$22,335
Adjustments for Features0-259-282-889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,779$27,695$29,482$21,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$916$2,703$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2008200820082008
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50 
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$200$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
Door sill trim plates   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$0 
Total Value of Features$2,265$2,540$2,565$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275$300$960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-259-282-889

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,675 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 seating surfaces
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
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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