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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2LTPremierEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,650 $42,045 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $34,818 $39,943 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Navigation system 495        
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,450        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 395      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400      
Technology Package     2,000 2,000  
Premium Package     2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package         5,000
Navigation system 450        
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,230        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 359      
Sunroof 1,274 1,274      
Technology Package     1,785 1,785  
Premium Package     2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package         4,465
Options (change) 4,740 1,795 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 4,313 1,633 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 895 895 750 750 750
Total Price $42,285 $44,735 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $40,026 $42,471 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,979
Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2LTPremierEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$42,285$44,735$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-3,625-4,450-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,660$40,285$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$40,026$42,471$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-3,431-4,225-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,595$38,246$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,651$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172017201120112011
ModelTraverseTraverseOptimaOptimaOptima
Trim2LTPremierEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Remote start$150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150   
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$8,250$9,075$4,775$4,625$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$4,450$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,431-4,225-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172011
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
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 seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested100042%
Total Not Requested140058%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested100042%
Total Not Requested140058%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested305052%
Total Not Requested280048%

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