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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: $34,510

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelTraverseOptimaOptima
Trim2LTSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,650 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,818 $25,023 $33,481
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,450    
Navigation system 495    
Cargo mat 75    
Sunroof 1,400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Remote start   425 425
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,230    
Navigation system 450    
Cargo mat 68    
Sunroof 1,274    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 4,815 6,760 775
Options (change) 4,381 6,151 644
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $42,360 $34,510 $37,760
Total Invoice $40,094 $32,069 $35,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,978
Model Year201720172017
ModelTraverseOptimaOptima
Trim2LTSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,360$34,510$37,760
Adjustments for Features-500-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,310$34,510$34,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$40,094$32,069$35,020
Adjustments for Features-470-2,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,047$32,069$32,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$377

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172017
ModelTraverseOptimaOptima
Trim2LTSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,300$7,250$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-470-2,574

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested185095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95029%
Total Not Requested230071%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested97538%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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