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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $37,255 $34,400 $38,445
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $32,786 $30,417 $33,856
Premium Package 2,250 2,150        
Technology Package 2,000 2,000        
Premium Technology Package     5,000      
Sun and Sound Package       320 615 615
Front side airbags       350 350 350
Navigation system       2,145 2,145 2,145
Front bucket seats         1,575 1,575
Full-function front bucket seats         920 920
Premium Package 2,010 1,920        
Technology Package 1,785 1,785        
Premium Technology Package     4,465      
Sun and Sound Package       266 510 510
Front side airbags       291 291 291
Navigation system       1,780 1,780 1,780
Front bucket seats         1,307 1,307
Full-function front bucket seats         764 764
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 2,815 5,605 5,605
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 2,337 4,652 4,652
Destination 750 750 750 875 875 875
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $40,945 $40,880 $44,925
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $35,998 $35,944 $39,383

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,767
Model Year201120112011200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H295hp V8295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17265/70-16265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$40,945$40,880$44,925
Adjustments for Features00-775-355-480-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,700$29,600$31,475$40,590$40,400$41,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$3,775$190$0$1,520
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$35,998$35,944$39,383
Adjustments for Features00-720-312-422-2,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,255$35,686$35,522$36,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$3,500$164$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201120112011200620062006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaAvalancheAvalancheAvalanche
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZ66Z71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
4-speed automatic   $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0 
4WD w/low range     $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100   
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Midgate   $400$400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100   
Rigid bed cover   $700$700$700
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Removable rear window   $100$100$100
Skid plates     $150
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Speaker lights$100$100$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats    $75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0
Off-road suspension (upgrade)     $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,100$5,875$5,455$5,580$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$775$355$480$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments00-720-312-422-2,634

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.0 in130.0 in
Length190.7 in221.6 in
Width72.1 in79.8 in
Height57.3 in73.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,414 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in62.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested235040%
Total Not Requested350060%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z66

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche Z71

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Console without shifter150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents100Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30034%
Total Not Requested57566%
Full-function front bucket seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested170073%
Total Not Requested62527%

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