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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,840

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelImpalaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,400 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $29,184 $23,455 $24,760
Sunroof 900    
Premium Package   2,950 2,950
Sunroof 792    
Premium Package   2,635 2,635
Options (change) 900 2,950 2,950
Options (change) 792 2,635 2,635
Destination 825 750 750
Total Price $32,125 $28,800 $30,200
Total Invoice $30,801 $26,840 $28,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,713
Model Year201320122012
ModelImpalaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/30 MPG22/34 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,125$28,800$30,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,125$26,920$27,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775
Total Invoice$30,801$26,840$28,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,752-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,801$25,088$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$722

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320122012
ModelImpalaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEX TurboSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,280$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,752-2,335

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Impala vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,555 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
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%

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