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Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,620

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelUplanderOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,330 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,424 $18,510
Premium Seating Package 1,350  
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Seating Package 1,120  
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Options (change) 1,350 2,050
Options (change) 1,120 1,830
Destination 765 675
Total Price $31,445 $22,620
Total Invoice $29,309 $21,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,439
Model Year20082008
ModelUplanderOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,445$22,620
Adjustments for Features-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,455$22,620
Total Invoice$29,309$21,015
Adjustments for Features-1,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,454$21,015

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelUplanderOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Power sliding door$400 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console with modular storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wireless headphones (optional)$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats$0 
Removable third row seats$0 
Seatback storage compartments, front seats$75 
Seatback storage compartments, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$5,740$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8550

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelUplanderOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in107.1 in
Length204.4 in186.4 in
Width72.0 in71.1 in
Height72.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,470 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room48.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.9 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
74.1 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
136.5 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Uplander LT

Premium Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400No
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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