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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $37,083 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Navigation system 1,890      
Sunroof 1,400      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Navigation system 1,663      
Sunroof 1,232      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 3,290 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 2,895 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 825 750 750 750
Total Price $43,150 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $40,803 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,279
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp 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)255/55-20215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,150$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-3,075-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$40,803$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-2,908-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,895$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$150$150 
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   
Exterior 
Body kit   $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
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$7,425$4,500$4,350$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,908-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
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.3,207 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
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
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
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
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested310053%

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