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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelTahoeOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,970 $26,800
Base Invoice $49,262 $25,040
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 700  
Sunroof 995  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 616  
Sunroof 876  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   3,250
Options (change) 1,695 7,700
Options (change) 1,492 7,135
Destination 995 800
Total Price $55,660 $35,300
Total Invoice $51,749 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,841
Model Year20122013
ModelTahoeOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine320hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$55,660$35,300
Adjustments for Features-4,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,430$35,300
Total Invoice$51,749$32,975
Adjustments for Features-3,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,816$32,975

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelTahoeOptima
TrimLTZSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable third row seats$0 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,905$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
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 Weight5,449 lb.3,224 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
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested168055%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95089%
Total Not Requested11511%

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