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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: $22,450

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,458

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelUplanderOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,330 $19,100
Base Invoice $27,424 $17,605
Premium Seating Package 1,350  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
2.7L V6   1,300
CD changer, remote   375
Premium Seating Package 1,120  
CD changer, in-dash 245  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
2.7L V6   1,020
CD changer, remote   288
Options (change) 1,645 2,760
Options (change) 1,365 2,263
Destination 765 590
Total Price $31,740 $22,450
Total Invoice $29,554 $20,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,660
Model Year20082006
ModelUplanderOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6170hp V6
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,740$22,450
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,050$22,450
Total Invoice$29,554$20,458
Adjustments for Features-3,4360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,118$20,458

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelUplanderOptima
TrimLTEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power rear side windows $200
Power sliding door$400 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console with modular storage$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
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
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
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$7,040$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4360

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Uplander vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelUplanderOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in106.3 in
Length204.4 in185.8 in
Width72.0 in71.5 in
Height72.1 in55.5 in
Curb Weight4,470 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room61.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		74.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		136.5 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Uplander LT

Premium Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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