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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,795 $19,895
Base Invoice $32,105 $18,510
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
2LT Equipment Group 2,500  
Sunroof 1,400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
2.7L V6   1,005
Leather seating surfaces 1,540  
2LT Equipment Group 2,375  
Sunroof 1,232  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 6,050 4,555
Options (change) 5,499 3,990
Destination 875 675
Total Price $40,720 $25,125
Total Invoice $38,479 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,052
Model Year20152008
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/50-17
Total Price$40,720$25,125
Adjustments for Features-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,220$25,125
Total Invoice$38,479$23,175
Adjustments for Features-4,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,227$23,175

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
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
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,150$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2520

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.1 in
Length203.7 in186.4 in
Width78.5 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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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