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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,575 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $38,141 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760
Navigation system 795 1,400 1,400 1,400
Sunroof 1,400      
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system 700 1,250 1,250 1,250
Sunroof 1,232      
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635
Options (change) 2,195 4,350 4,350 4,350
Options (change) 1,932 3,885 3,885 3,885
Destination 860 750 750 750
Total Price $43,630 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600
Total Invoice $40,933 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,175
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
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)255/55-20215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,630$28,300$30,200$31,600
Adjustments for Features-3,67500-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,955$28,300$30,200$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675
Total Invoice$40,933$26,310$28,090$29,395
Adjustments for Features-3,44800-581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,485$26,310$28,090$28,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,780$2,504

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimLTZEXEX TurboSX
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
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $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   
Power tilt 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$8,550$4,875$4,875$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$0$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,44800-581

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.0 in
Length203.7 in190.7 in
Width78.5 in72.1 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 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 wheel100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested178057%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested178057%

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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested122541%
Total Not Requested178059%

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