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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: $32,170

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,919

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,745 $30,500
Base Invoice $30,158 $28,380
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Sunroof 1,400  
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Sunroof 1,232  
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 6,095 775
Options (change) 5,544 644
Destination 775 895
Total Price $38,615 $32,170
Total Invoice $36,477 $29,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,293
Model Year20102018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$38,615$32,170
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$31,380
Total Invoice$36,477$29,919
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,477$29,184

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-735

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102018
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.4 in
Length205.0 in191.1 in
Width78.4 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.6 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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