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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: $23,450

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,960

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaBolt EVBolt EV
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500 $36,620 $40,905
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760 $35,155 $39,269
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 750 750 750 750 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $23,450 $25,450 $26,950 $27,250 $29,995 $34,280
Total Invoice $21,960 $23,830 $25,230 $25,510 $28,530 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,558
Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaBolt EVBolt EV
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H200hp E200hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A1A1
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)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$23,450$25,450$26,950$27,250$29,995$34,280
Adjustments for Features-1,095-945-1,8200-1,090-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,355$24,505$25,130$27,250$28,905$29,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$2,775$4,895$0$910
Total Invoice$21,960$23,830$25,230$25,510$28,530$32,644
Adjustments for Features-1,025-885-1,7040-1,037-4,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,935$22,945$23,526$25,510$27,493$28,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,010$2,591$4,575$0$899

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaBolt EVBolt EV
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Remote app    $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, self-sealing    $50$50
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Wide-view front camera     $150
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack    $0$0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500$500
Regeneration paddles    $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Media drive, small   $5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Voice control for audio system    $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  $150
Compass$0$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
Rear camera mirror     $200
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats     $200
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals  $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,675$5,550$3,730$4,820$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$945$1,820$0$1,090$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,025-885-1,7040-1,037-4,252

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaBolt EV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in102.4 in
Length190.7 in164.0 in
Width72.1 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.457.0 ft3

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