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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,750 $44,610 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,711 $40,065 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
3LT Equipment Group 3,450        
Navigation system 2,250 2,250 1,400 1,400 1,400
Rearview camera 250 250      
Heated second row seats 200        
Sunroof 995 995      
Premium Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Limited Package         3,300
3LT Equipment Group 2,864        
Navigation system 1,868 1,868 1,250 1,250 1,250
Rearview camera 208 208      
Heated second row seats 166        
Sunroof 826 826      
Premium Package     2,635 2,635 2,635
Limited Package         2,937
Options (change) 7,145 3,495 4,350 4,350 7,650
Options (change) 5,932 2,902 3,885 3,885 6,822
Destination 900 900 750 750 750
Total Price $43,795 $49,005 $28,300 $30,200 $34,900
Total Invoice $39,543 $43,867 $26,310 $28,090 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,843
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,795$49,005$28,300$30,200$34,900
Adjustments for Features-1,540-3,70000-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,255$45,305$28,300$30,200$33,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$1,900$5,300
Total Invoice$39,543$43,867$26,310$28,090$32,332
Adjustments for Features-1,390-3,31200-1,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,153$40,555$26,310$28,090$31,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,402$0$1,780$4,818

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelTahoeTahoeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTLTZEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Power liftgate $350   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote start$150$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Super-heated washer fluid $100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats $50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Removable third row seats $0   
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Polished alloy wheels $350  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,975$5,275$5,275$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$3,700$0$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,390-3,31200-1,204

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
ModelTahoeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.0 in
Length202.0 in190.7 in
Width79.0 in72.1 in
Height76.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,246 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rollover sensor50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested197546%
Total Not Requested235054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested105034%
Total Not Requested205566%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested105034%
Total Not Requested205566%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested195565%
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%

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