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Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,900

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,060

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelTraxOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,295 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $26,203 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Premium Package   2,950 2,950 2,950  
Convenience Package         700
Premium Package   2,635 2,635 2,635  
Convenience Package         650
Options (change) 0 2,950 2,950 2,950 700
Options (change) 0 2,635 2,635 2,635 650
Destination 945 750 750 750 750
Total Price $28,240 $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $27,150
Total Invoice $27,148 $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $25,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,653
Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelTraxOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$28,240$26,900$28,800$30,200$27,150
Adjustments for Features-3,845-3,500-3,500-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,395$23,400$25,300$26,075$27,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,675$3,750
Total Invoice$27,148$25,060$26,840$28,145$25,420
Adjustments for Features-3,696-3,261-3,262-3,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,452$21,799$23,578$24,301$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,779$2,502$3,621

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012201220122012
ModelTraxOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimPremierEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Remote app$25    
Remote start$150    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150 $150  
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
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$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive, small $5$5$5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Digital instruments$0    
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding passenger seat$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,280$6,280$6,905$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$3,500$3,500$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,696-3,261-3,262-3,8440

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelTraxOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in110.0 in
Length167.6 in190.7 in
Width69.9 in72.1 in
Height64.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,125 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested265586%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested265586%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested255585%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested50076%
Total Not Requested15524%

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