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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: $30,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,966

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaAvalanche
TrimEXSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $25,140 $29,940 $36,040 $47,000
Base Invoice $23,453 $27,865 $33,435 $43,710
Premium Package 3,700      
Universal garage door opener 350 350 350  
Premium Technology Package   4,800    
Sunroof       995
Premium Package 3,372      
Universal garage door opener 291 291 291  
Premium Technology Package   4,380    
Sunroof       876
Options (change) 4,050 5,150 350 995
Options (change) 3,663 4,671 291 876
Destination 850 850 850 995
Total Price $30,040 $35,940 $37,240 $48,990
Total Invoice $27,966 $33,386 $34,576 $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: $15,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,424
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaAvalanche
TrimEXSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine185hp I4245hp I4245hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18275/55-20
Total Price$30,040$35,940$37,240$48,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-3,850-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,040$32,390$33,390$45,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$3,350$0
Total Invoice$27,966$33,386$34,576$45,581
Adjustments for Features0-3,298-3,575-3,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,966$30,088$31,001$42,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,122$3,035$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaAvalanche
TrimEXSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Midgate   $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$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$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Removable rear window   $100
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front row armrests$100$100$100 
Heated front seats   $200
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,450$9,000$9,300$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550$3,850$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,298-3,575-3,191

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase110.4 in130.0 in
Length191.1 in221.3 in
Width73.2 in79.1 in
Height57.7 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested187552%
Total Not Requested172548%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested125025%
Total Not Requested375075%

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