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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: $26,900

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,060

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLT LTZEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,555 $29,930 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $24,533 $28,733 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Luxury Edition Package 2,270          
Convenience Package 295          
Sunroof 900 900        
Premium Package     2,950 2,950 2,950  
Premium Technology Package           5,350
Luxury Edition Package 1,998          
Convenience Package 260          
Sunroof 792 792        
Premium Package     2,635 2,635 2,635  
Premium Technology Package           4,780
Options (change) 3,465 900 2,950 2,950 2,950 5,350
Options (change) 3,050 792 2,635 2,635 2,635 4,780
Destination 825 825 750 750 750 750
Total Price $29,845 $31,655 $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $31,800
Total Invoice $28,408 $30,350 $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,365
Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLT LTZEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp V6230hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16235/50-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$29,845$31,655$26,900$28,800$30,200$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-75-2,165-2,165-2,790-3,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,845$31,580$24,735$26,635$27,410$28,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$1,900$2,675$3,380
Total Invoice$28,408$30,350$25,060$26,840$28,145$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-72-2,017-2,018-2,600-3,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,408$30,278$23,043$24,822$25,545$26,126
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,870$0$1,779$2,502$3,083

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102012201220122012
ModelImpalaImpalaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLT LTZEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 $100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive, small  $5$5$5 
Navigation system     $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225     
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,615$6,705$6,705$7,330$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$2,165$2,165$2,790$3,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-72-2,017-2,018-2,600-3,424

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,207 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 LT

Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested72529%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested280590%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested280590%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested180028%
Total Not Requested465572%

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