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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: $18,815

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $14,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,750

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $13,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseOptima
TrimLSLT2LTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,700 $34,100 $36,650 $17,495
Base Invoice $28,556 $32,395 $34,818 $16,510
Power driver seat 550      
Satellite radio 2,600      
255/65R18 650      
Convenience Package       550
Floor mats       95
Power driver seat 500      
Satellite radio 1,179      
255/65R18 592      
Convenience Package       490
Floor mats       75
Options (change) 3,800 0 0 645
Options (change) 2,271 0 0 565
Destination 895 895 895 675
Total Price $33,395 $34,995 $37,545 $18,815
Total Invoice $31,722 $33,290 $35,713 $17,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,957
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseOptima
TrimLSLT2LTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6281hp V6281hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18255/65-18205/60-16
Total Price$33,395$34,995$37,545$18,815
Adjustments for Features-5,280-6,005-7,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,115$28,990$30,315$18,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,722$33,290$35,713$17,750
Adjustments for Features-5,015-5,712-6,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,707$27,578$28,836$17,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$871$2,129$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseOptima
TrimLSLT2LTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support  $0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,075$8,300$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$6,005$7,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,015-5,712-6,8770

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172009
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in107.1 in
Length203.7 in189.0 in
Width78.5 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
70.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LS

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag150No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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