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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseOptima
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $52,050 $19,895
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $49,448 $18,510
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
4WD   1,775    
Class III trailer hitch   650    
Driver Confidence II Package   475    
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Rear spoiler       200
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
4WD   1,731    
Class III trailer hitch   592    
Driver Confidence II Package   432    
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 1,400 4,300 0 3,550
Options (change) 1,274 4,029 0 3,150
Destination 945 945 945 675
Total Price $43,495 $49,695 $52,995 $24,120
Total Invoice $41,312 $47,202 $50,393 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,015
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseOptima
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20215/50-17
Total Price$43,495$49,695$52,995$24,120
Adjustments for Features-7,330-12,005-13,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,165$37,690$39,090$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$2,925$0
Total Invoice$41,312$47,202$50,393$22,335
Adjustments for Features-6,962-11,403-13,2220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,350$35,799$37,171$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,449$2,821$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelTraverseTraverseTraverseOptima
TrimLT LeatherPremierHigh CountryEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
4WD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
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 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200$200 
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Total Value of Features$10,405$15,080$16,980$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,330$12,005$13,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,962-11,403-13,2220

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in107.1 in
Length204.3 in186.4 in
Width78.6 in71.1 in
Height70.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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 player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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