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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $49,045 $74,375 $110,300
Base Invoice $24,760 $44,630 $67,681 $103,130
Limited Package 3,300      
Navigation system 1,400 1,795 1,795  
Premium Package 2,950      
3LT Equipment Group   4,205    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,850 1,995 2,000
3LZ Equipment Group     7,170  
3ZR Equipment Group       10,000
Limited Package 2,937      
Navigation system 1,250 1,580 1,580  
Premium Package 2,635      
3LT Equipment Group   3,700    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,628 1,756 1,760
3LZ Equipment Group     6,310  
3ZR Equipment Group       8,800
Options (change) 7,650 7,850 10,960 12,000
Options (change) 6,822 6,908 9,646 10,560
Destination 750 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,900 $57,845 $86,285 $124,550
Total Invoice $32,332 $52,488 $78,277 $115,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,852
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12230, 7230, 7230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19
Total Price$34,900$57,845$86,285$124,550
Adjustments for Features-2,9100-1,050-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,990$57,845$85,235$117,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,390$59,880
Total Invoice$32,332$52,488$78,277$115,940
Adjustments for Features-2,6960-953-6,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,636$52,488$77,324$109,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,836$57,099

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel $300$300$300
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Performance traction management   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Carbon fiber body kit   $550
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Removable roof section (opaque) $1000  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Performance meter $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Speaker lights$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,575$3,665$4,715$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$0$1,050$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6960-953-6,353

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122011
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, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested1200114%
Total Not Requested-150-14%
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
Chevrolet Corvette

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested80031%
Total Not Requested176569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
3LZ Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front sport buckets150No
Cargo cover75No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105031%
Total Not Requested231569%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

3ZR Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Cargo net40No
Front sport buckets150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/power telescoping steering wheel150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Bose, 230W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Two-tone upholstery (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested177543%
Total Not Requested231557%

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