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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Camaro Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Camaro Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaCamaroCamaroCamaro
TrimEXLTSSZL1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,895 $25,280 $32,280 $54,095
Base Invoice $18,510 $24,269 $30,989 $51,931
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200      
2LT Equipment Group   3,150    
Temporary spare tire   150    
Sunroof   900 900 900
2SS Equipment Group     3,600  
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160      
2LT Equipment Group   3,024    
Temporary spare tire   132    
Sunroof   792 792 792
2SS Equipment Group     3,456  
Options (change) 3,550 4,200 4,500 900
Options (change) 3,150 3,948 4,248 792
Destination 675 900 900 900
Total Price $24,120 $30,380 $37,680 $55,895
Total Invoice $22,335 $29,117 $36,137 $53,623

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Camaro

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,949
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaCamaroCamaroCamaro
TrimEXLTSSZL1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine162hp I4323hp V6426hp V8580hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7245, 9245, 9245, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/50-19245/45-20285/35-20
Total Price$24,120$30,380$37,680$55,895
Adjustments for Features-1800-150-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,940$30,380$37,530$53,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,150$23,165
Total Invoice$22,335$29,117$36,137$53,623
Adjustments for Features-1670-144-2,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,168$29,117$35,993$51,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,876$22,252

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Camaro

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaCamaroCamaroCamaro
TrimEXLTSSZL1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Performance traction management   $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Performance meter   $150
Transmission temperature gauge $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
No-lift shift   $50
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,470$2,620$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0$150$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1670-144-2,254

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Camaro

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaCamaro
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in112.3 in
Length186.4 in190.4 in
Width71.1 in75.5 in
Height58.3 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R19 tires400No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested152547%
Total Not Requested172553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro SS

2SS Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150No
USB port25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested132549%

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