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Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $9,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $8,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVoltOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,145 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $37,579 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Navigation system 1,995      
Bose 7 speakers 495      
Premium Trim Package 1,395      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Navigation system 1,756      
Bose 7 speakers 436      
Premium Trim Package 1,228      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 3,885 4,250 4,150 0
Options (change) 3,420 3,795 3,705 0
Destination 850 750 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,380 $27,700 $29,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $34,349 $25,755 $27,535 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,310
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVoltOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp E+200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$36,380$27,700$29,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-2,560-4,445-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,820$23,255$25,305$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,995
Total Invoice$34,349$25,755$27,535$25,510
Adjustments for Features-2,417-4,133-3,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,932$21,622$23,540$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,918$3,888

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelVoltOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimBaseEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Media drive, small   $5
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  $100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$5,490$7,375$7,225$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$4,445$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,417-4,133-3,9950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelVoltOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.0 in
Length177.1 in190.7 in
Width70.4 in72.1 in
Height56.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72556%
Total Not Requested57544%
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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