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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: $23,340

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,565

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $19,395
Base Invoice $31,122 $18,045
Leather seating surfaces 1,525 600
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Sunroof 1,400 800
Convenience Package   700
Rear spoiler   200
2.7L V6   1,005
Leather seating surfaces 1,342 535
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Sunroof 1,232 715
Convenience Package   625
Rear spoiler   160
2.7L V6   845
Options (change) 6,070 3,305
Options (change) 5,561 2,880
Destination 825 640
Total Price $39,655 $23,340
Total Invoice $37,508 $21,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,166
Model Year20122007
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/60-16
Total Price$39,655$23,340
Adjustments for Features-5,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,605$23,340
Total Invoice$37,508$21,565
Adjustments for Features-4,7770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,731$21,565

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,550$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7770

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122007
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.1 in
Length205.0 in186.4 in
Width78.4 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130067%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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