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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: $31,820

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,628

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $30,500
Base Invoice $32,039 $28,380
Cargo mat 75  
Heated front seats 250  
Sunroof 1,400  
Remote start   425
Cargo mat 66  
Heated front seats 220  
Sunroof 1,232  
Remote start   353
Options (change) 1,725 425
Options (change) 1,518 353
Destination 860 895
Total Price $36,310 $31,820
Total Invoice $34,417 $29,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,094
Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,310$31,820
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$29,345
Total Invoice$34,417$29,628
Adjustments for Features0-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,417$27,323

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,305

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132018
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in110.4 in
Length203.7 in191.1 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft315.9 ft3

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