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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $30,500
Base Invoice $42,228 $28,380
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Sunroof 1,400  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Remote start   425
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Sunroof 1,274  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Remote start   353
Options (change) 1,875 5,875
Options (change) 1,706 5,296
Destination 945 895
Total Price $47,270 $37,270
Total Invoice $44,879 $34,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,060
Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$47,270$37,270
Adjustments for Features-1,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,955$37,270
Total Invoice$44,879$34,571
Adjustments for Features-1,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,631$34,571

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
HD radio $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
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$9,130$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2480

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in110.4 in
Length204.3 in191.1 in
Width78.6 in73.2 in
Height70.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		58.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		98.2 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested155050%

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