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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $26,500
Base Invoice $42,228 $24,760
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 1,875 4,350
Options (change) 1,706 3,885
Destination 945 750
Total Price $47,270 $31,600
Total Invoice $44,879 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,905
Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseOptima
TrimPremierSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/45-18
Total Price$47,270$31,600
Adjustments for Features-6,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,340$31,600
Total Invoice$44,879$29,395
Adjustments for Features-6,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,300$29,395

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Rear camera mirror$200 
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,505$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5790

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in110.0 in
Length204.3 in190.7 in
Width78.6 in72.1 in
Height70.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		58.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		98.2 ft315.4 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 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 SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested132544%
Total Not Requested168056%

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