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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: $31,575

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelVoltOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,570 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $36,067 $24,760 $24,020
Navigation system 495 1,400  
Door sill trim plates 135    
Premium Package   2,950  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Navigation system 450 1,250  
Door sill trim plates 123    
Premium Package   2,635  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 630 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 573 3,885 4,780
Destination 875 750 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $31,575 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $30,015 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $823
Model Year201820122012
ModelVoltOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp PiH274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$31,575$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-185-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,575$31,415$31,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$30,015$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-172-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,015$29,223$29,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820122012
ModelVoltOptimaOptima
TrimPremierSXHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
Automatic start / stop$150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 $100
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,900$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172-358

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelVoltOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.1 in110.0 in
Length180.4 in190.7 in
Width71.2 in72.1 in
Height56.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.9 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 Headroom35.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
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 seats200Yes
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 Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested302547%
Total Not Requested343053%

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