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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: $36,325

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $13,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,965

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $12,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
TrimSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $35,500 $47,000
Base Invoice $33,140 $43,710
Sunroof   995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   700
Sunroof   876
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   616
Options (change) 0 1,695
Options (change) 0 1,492
Destination 825 995
Total Price $36,325 $49,690
Total Invoice $33,965 $46,197

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,749
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
TrimSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine274hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/55-20
Total Price$36,325$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$48,095
Total Invoice$33,965$46,197
Adjustments for Features0-1,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,965$44,714

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
TrimSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,483

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.0 in130.0 in
Length190.7 in221.3 in
Width72.1 in79.1 in
Height57.9 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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