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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $22,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $20,690 $47,000
Base Invoice $19,255 $43,710
Convenience Package 970  
Premium Package 1,300  
Navigation system 1,200  
Sunroof   995
RWD   0
Convenience Package 865  
Premium Package 1,160  
Navigation system 1,075  
Sunroof   876
RWD   0
Options (change) 3,470 995
Options (change) 3,100 876
Destination 675 995
Total Price $24,835 $48,990
Total Invoice $23,030 $45,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,531
Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine175hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17275/55-20
Total Price$24,835$48,990
Adjustments for Features0-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$42,520
Total Invoice$23,030$45,581
Adjustments for Features0-6,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$39,561

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
TrimEXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,350$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,020

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,197 lb.5,840 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%

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