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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaBolt EV
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,500 $40,905
Base Invoice $28,380 $39,269
Limited Package 2,100  
Technology Package 3,000  
Driver Confidence II Package   495
Infotainment Package   485
Limited Package 1,925  
Technology Package 2,727  
Driver Confidence II Package   450
Infotainment Package   441
Options (change) 5,100 980
Options (change) 4,652 891
Destination 895 875
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,495 $35,260
Total Invoice $33,927 $33,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,042
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaBolt EV
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4200hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$36,495$35,260
Adjustments for Features-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,725$35,260
Total Invoice$33,927$33,535
Adjustments for Features-4,4340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,493$33,535

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaBolt EV
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, self-sealing $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Regeneration paddles $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,615$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4340

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaBolt EV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in102.4 in
Length191.1 in164.0 in
Width73.2 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.957.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80026%
Total Not Requested227574%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

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