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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTZ71EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,490 $40,435 $20,690
Base Invoice $36,406 $35,531 $19,255
Front side airbags 350 350  
Navigation system 2,145 2,145 1,200
Power-adjustable pedals 120 120  
Sunroof 995 1,185  
Satellite radio   325  
Convenience Package     970
Premium Package     1,300
Front side airbags 291 291  
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,075
Power-adjustable pedals 100 100  
Sunroof 826 984  
Satellite radio   270  
Convenience Package     865
Premium Package     1,160
Options (change) 3,610 4,125 3,470
Options (change) 2,997 3,425 3,100
Destination 875 875 675
Total Price $45,975 $45,435 $24,835
Total Invoice $40,278 $39,831 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,254
Model Year200620062009
ModelTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTZ71EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V8295hp V8175hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17265/70-17215/50-17
Total Price$45,975$45,435$24,835
Adjustments for Features-3,090-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,885$42,530$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$40,278$39,831$23,030
Adjustments for Features-2,707-2,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,571$37,284$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$287$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062009
ModelTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTZ71EX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps $350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,430$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,707-2,5470

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062009
ModelTahoeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.1 in
Length198.8 in189.0 in
Width78.8 in71.1 in
Height74.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,029 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
63.6 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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