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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: $21,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTLTZHybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,905 $52,970 $51,970 $20,690
Base Invoice $40,832 $49,262 $49,112 $19,255
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Convenience Package       970
Premium Package       1,300
Navigation system       1,200
Sunroof 876 876 876  
Convenience Package       865
Premium Package       1,160
Navigation system       1,075
Options (change) 995 995 995 3,470
Options (change) 876 876 876 3,100
Destination 995 995 995 675
Total Price $45,895 $54,960 $53,960 $24,835
Total Invoice $42,703 $51,133 $50,983 $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: $17,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,286
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTLTZHybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8320hp V8332hp V8 H175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6D4T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10250, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20265/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$45,895$54,960$53,960$24,835
Adjustments for Features-3,640-7,830-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,255$47,130$48,780$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$6,525$0
Total Invoice$42,703$51,133$50,983$23,030
Adjustments for Features-3,387-7,285-4,8940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,316$43,848$46,089$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,532$6,773$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelTahoeTahoeTahoeOptima
TrimLTLTZHybridEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed 2-mode automatic  $1800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate $350  
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $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$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$100 
Removable third row seats$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$7,340$11,530$8,880$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$7,830$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,387-7,285-4,8940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelTahoeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.1 in
Length202.0 in189.0 in
Width79.0 in71.1 in
Height76.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,449 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 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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