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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: $29,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXStingrayStingray Z51
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $53,000 $57,000
Base Invoice $24,760 $48,230 $51,870
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950    
3LT Equipment Group   8,005 8,005
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,995 1,995
Painted brake calipers (optional)   595 595
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635    
3LT Equipment Group   7,044 7,044
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,756 1,756
Painted brake calipers (optional)   524 524
Options (change) 7,650 10,595 10,595
Options (change) 6,822 9,324 9,324
Destination 750 995 995
Total Price $34,900 $64,590 $68,590
Total Invoice $32,332 $58,549 $62,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,090
Model Year201220142014
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXStingrayStingray Z51
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4455hp V8455hp V8
TransmissionT6M7M7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$34,900$64,590$68,590
Adjustments for Features0-140-340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$64,450$68,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,800
Total Invoice$32,332$58,549$62,189
Adjustments for Features0-127-308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$58,422$61,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,459

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year201220142014
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXStingrayStingray Z51
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manual $300$300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional)  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable roof section (opaque) $1000$1000
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Performance meter $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  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional)  $0
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,765$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140$340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-127-308

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaCorvette
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in176.9 in
Width72.1 in73.9 in
Height57.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.0 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 ft315.0 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)0Yes
Total Requested1200114%
Total Not Requested-150-14%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested183061%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Performance meter150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested202546%
Total Not Requested234054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Performance meter150No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested202546%
Total Not Requested234054%

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