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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $19,895
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $18,510
2LT Equipment Group 2,525    
Sunroof 995 995  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
2LT Equipment Group 2,310    
Sunroof 826 826  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 3,520 995 3,550
Options (change) 3,136 826 3,150
Destination 950 950 675
Total Price $43,385 $50,495 $24,120
Total Invoice $39,727 $46,199 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,860
Model Year200920092008
ModelTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8320hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20215/50-17
Total Price$43,385$50,495$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,765-6,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$43,680$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,060$0
Total Invoice$39,727$46,199$22,335
Adjustments for Features-2,532-6,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,195$39,964$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,769$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092008
ModelTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTLTZEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
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
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,365$10,415$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,765$6,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,532-6,2350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092008
ModelTahoeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.1 in
Length202.0 in186.4 in
Width79.0 in71.1 in
Height76.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,266 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested152575%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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