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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Aveo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Aveo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,705

Chevrolet Aveo LT   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,900

Chevrolet Aveo LT   
Difference: $2,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaAveo
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $14,100
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $13,536
Synthetic leather seating surfaces           375
2LT Equipment Group           1,265
Driver Convenience Package           190
Alloy wheels           350
Antilock brakes (ABS)           440
Rear spoiler           225
Synthetic leather seating surfaces           330
2LT Equipment Group           1,214
Driver Convenience Package           167
Alloy wheels           308
Antilock brakes (ABS)           387
Rear spoiler           198
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,845
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,604
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 760
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $17,705
Total Invoice $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $16,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Aveo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Aveo LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,190
Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaAveo
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H108hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/55-15
Total Price$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$17,705
Adjustments for Features-80-4,630-4,630-5,355-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,170$19,320$21,220$21,895$23,220$17,705
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$1,900$2,575$3,900$0
Total Invoice$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$16,900
Adjustments for Features-78-4,335-4,335-5,013-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,767$18,090$19,870$20,497$21,745$16,900
Cost Above Minimum$1,677$0$1,780$2,407$3,655$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Aveo

Model Year201220122012201220122011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaAveo
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150  $150
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through    $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Metal pedals   $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,300$6,850$6,850$7,575$5,450$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$4,630$4,630$5,355$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78-4,335-4,335-5,013-3,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Aveo

Model Year20122011
ModelOptimaAveo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in97.6 in
Length190.7 in169.7 in
Width72.1 in67.3 in
Height57.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,569 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Aveo LT

Synthetic leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
185/55R15 tires400No
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested157580%
Total Not Requested40020%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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