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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: $33,025

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,119

Chevrolet Impala SS   
Difference: $1,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelImpalaOptima
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,135 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,423 $24,760
Convenience Package 240  
Sunroof 900  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Convenience Package 199  
Sunroof 747  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 1,140 7,650
Options (change) 946 6,822
Destination 750 750
Total Price $33,025 $34,900
Total Invoice $31,119 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,345
Model Year20092012
ModelImpalaOptima
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,025$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$29,980
Total Invoice$31,119$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-4,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,119$27,774

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelImpalaOptima
TrimSSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,230$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,558

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelImpalaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in110.0 in
Length200.4 in190.7 in
Width72.9 in72.1 in
Height58.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,711 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume18.6 ft315.4 ft3

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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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested270590%

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