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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: $31,230

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $3,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,430

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $2,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelVoltOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,345 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,971 $24,760
Enhanced Safety Package 1 575  
Navigation system 995 1,400
Premium Trim Package 1,395  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,300
Enhanced Safety Package 1 506  
Navigation system 876 1,250
Premium Trim Package 1,228  
Polished alloy wheels 524  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 3,560 7,650
Options (change) 3,134 6,822
Destination 825 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $31,230 $34,900
Total Invoice $29,430 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Volt
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $225
Model Year20152012
ModelVoltOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine149hp E+274hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,230$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$31,525
Total Invoice$29,430$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-3,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,430$29,205

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
ModelVoltOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,575$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,127

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152012
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

Enhanced Safety Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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 devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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