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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $20,690 $36,330 $43,650
Base Invoice $19,255 $33,242 $39,940
Convenience Package 970    
Premium Package 1,300    
Navigation system 1,200 2,500 2,500
2.7L V6 1,005    
2LT Equipment Group   2,125  
Luxury Package   1,965  
Sunroof   995 995
6.0L V8   1,095 1,095
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential   295  
Transmission cooler   230 230
Convenience Package 865    
Premium Package 1,160    
Navigation system 1,075 2,075 2,075
2.7L V6 840    
2LT Equipment Group   1,944  
Luxury Package   1,631  
Sunroof   826 826
6.0L V8   909 909
Adaptive dampers - electrical   930  
Limited-slip rear differential   245  
Transmission cooler   191 191
Options (change) 4,475 10,325 4,820
Options (change) 3,940 8,751 4,001
Destination 675 950 950
Total Price $25,840 $47,605 $49,420
Total Invoice $23,870 $42,943 $44,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,400
Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine194hp V6366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG14/19 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$25,840$47,605$49,420
Adjustments for Features0-5,180-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$42,425$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815
Total Invoice$23,870$42,943$44,891
Adjustments for Features0-4,673-5,614
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$38,270$39,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,007

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year200920092009
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,625$7,805$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,180$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,673-5,614

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase107.1 in130.0 in
Length189.0 in221.3 in
Width71.1 in79.1 in
Height58.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.5,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.0101.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested0100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested132569%
Total Not Requested60031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Transmission cooler
FeatureValueRequested?
Transmission cooler0No
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested065%
Total Not Requested035%

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