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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: $31,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $17,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,500 $49,600 $75,600 $111,600
Base Invoice $28,380 $45,136 $68,796 $104,346
Painted brake calipers (optional)   595 595 595
Painted brake calipers (optional)   524 524 524
Options (change) 0 595 595 595
Options (change) 0 524 524 524
Destination 895 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $31,395 $51,170 $77,170 $114,170
Total Invoice $29,275 $46,635 $70,295 $106,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,109
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelOptimaCorvetteCorvetteCorvette
TrimSXBaseZ06ZR1
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4430hp V8505hp V8638hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18275/35-18285/30-19
Total Price$31,395$51,170$77,170$114,170
Adjustments for Features-6,1650-300-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,230$51,170$76,870$108,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,700$56,925
Total Invoice$29,275$46,635$70,295$106,845
Adjustments for Features-5,7490-273-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,526$46,635$70,022$101,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,387$54,525

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year2018201220122012
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Performance traction management   $250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Carbon fiber body kit   $550
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Hood scoop  $100$100
Laminated front side windows$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Removable roof section (opaque) $1000  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights$1000   
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 front seats$200   
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
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$9,190$3,025$3,325$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,165$0$300$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7490-273-5,685

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Corvette

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaCorvette
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in174.6 in
Width73.2 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft322.0 ft3

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