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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $30,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTahoeOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $58,468 $24,760
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 140  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 400  
Sunroof 995  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 127  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 364  
Sunroof 905  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 1,535 7,650
Options (change) 1,396 6,822
Destination 1,295 750
Total Price $65,030 $34,900
Total Invoice $61,159 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,341
Model Year20182012
ModelTahoeOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine355hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$65,030$34,900
Adjustments for Features-7,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,070$34,900
Total Invoice$61,159$32,332
Adjustments for Features-7,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,673$32,332

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelTahoeOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
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
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
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$13,010$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelTahoeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in110.0 in
Length204.0 in190.7 in
Width80.5 in72.1 in
Height74.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room64.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room60.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		51.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		94.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Kia Optima specs.

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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested158053%
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 wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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