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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $20,690
Base Invoice $31,122 $19,255
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Navigation system 1,890 1,200
Sunroof 1,400  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Navigation system 1,663 1,075
Sunroof 1,232  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 7,960 3,470
Options (change) 7,224 3,100
Destination 825 675
Total Price $41,545 $24,835
Total Invoice $39,171 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,063
Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$41,545$24,835
Adjustments for Features-4,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,220$24,835
Total Invoice$39,171$23,030
Adjustments for Features-4,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,093$23,030

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$6,525$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0780

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.1 in
Length205.0 in189.0 in
Width78.4 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		68.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.4 ft315.0 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 port25Yes
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested127565%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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