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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,500 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $24,760 $31,389 $36,801
Premium Package 2,950    
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400 2,250 2,250
3LT Equipment Group   3,190  
Polished alloy wheels   1,100  
275/55R20   695  
Sunroof   995 995
Rearview camera   250 250
Premium Package 2,635    
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250 1,868 1,868
3LT Equipment Group   2,648  
Polished alloy wheels   913  
275/55R20   577  
Sunroof   826 826
Rearview camera   207 207
Options (change) 7,650 8,480 3,495
Options (change) 6,822 7,039 2,901
Destination 750 900 900
Total Price $34,900 $43,685 $45,220
Total Invoice $32,332 $39,328 $40,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,218
Model Year201220082008
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine274hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/55-20275/55-20
Total Price$34,900$43,685$45,220
Adjustments for Features-2700-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,630$43,685$43,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$85
Total Invoice$32,332$39,328$40,602
Adjustments for Features-2500-1,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,082$39,328$39,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220082008
ModelOptimaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Super-heated washer fluid  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,125$6,855$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2500-1,302

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.0 in130.0 in
Length190.7 in221.3 in
Width72.1 in79.1 in
Height57.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,743 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested215572%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Total Requested187557%
Total Not Requested142543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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