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Chevrolet SS vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet SS vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,575 $26,500
Base Invoice $44,712 $24,760
Sunroof 900  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Sunroof 819  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 900 7,650
Options (change) 819 6,822
Destination 995 750
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $49,770 $34,900
Total Invoice $47,826 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,245
Model Year20162012
ModelSSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$49,770$34,900
Adjustments for Features-2,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,430$34,900
Total Invoice$47,826$32,332
Adjustments for Features-2,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,577$32,332

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelSSOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,165$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2490

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelSSOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in110.0 in
Length195.5 in190.7 in
Width74.7 in72.1 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,998 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested112537%
Total Not Requested188063%

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