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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $20,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $16,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaCorvette
TrimSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $43,690
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $39,103
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400   1,600
Premium Package 2,950    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
3LT Equipment Group     3,300
2LT Equipment Group     1,495
Polished alloy wheels     1,295
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250   1,328
Premium Package 2,635    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
3LT Equipment Group     2,739
2LT Equipment Group     1,241
Polished alloy wheels     1,075
Options (change) 7,650 5,350 7,690
Options (change) 6,822 4,780 6,383
Destination 750 750 800
Total Price $34,900 $31,800 $52,180
Total Invoice $32,332 $29,550 $46,286

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,115
Model Year201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaCorvette
TrimSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,900$31,800$52,180
Adjustments for Features-3,035-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$29,240$52,180
Cost Above Minimum$2,625$0$0
Total Invoice$32,332$29,550$46,286
Adjustments for Features-2,812-2,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,520$27,171$46,286
Cost Above Minimum$2,349$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year201220122006
ModelOptimaOptimaCorvette
TrimSXHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel  $300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable roof section (opaque)  $1000
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,650$6,175$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,035$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-2,3790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaCorvette
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in174.6 in
Width72.1 in72.6 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft322.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested250583%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested300046%
Total Not Requested345554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Compass0Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested112557%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Cargo net40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front side airbags350Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55043%
Total Not Requested71557%

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