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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,975 $23,650 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $37,776 $22,095 $25,040 $29,555
Sunroof 1,400      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950  
Navigation system   1,400 1,400  
Sunroof 1,232      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635  
Navigation system   1,250 1,250  
Options (change) 1,400 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 1,232 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 775 800 800 800
Total Price $42,150 $28,800 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $39,783 $26,780 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,053
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$42,150$28,800$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-3,1250-625-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,025$28,800$31,325$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$2,970
Total Invoice$39,783$26,780$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-2,9500-581-908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,833$26,780$29,144$29,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,364$2,667

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXSXHybrid EX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small   $5
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,450$5,325$5,950$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0$625$980
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9500-581-908

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.0 in
Length205.0 in190.7 in
Width78.4 in72.1 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested115037%
Total Not Requested198063%

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 seats200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested188062%

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