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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,270

Chevrolet Cruze Limited LS   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,089

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelOptimaOptimaCruze Limited
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,400 $19,100 $17,845
Base Invoice $15,245 $17,605 $17,220
Floor mats 85 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 795  
Rear spoiler 220 220 425
2.7L V6 1,550 1,300  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,125
Floor mats 65 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 710  
Rear spoiler 169 169 387
2.7L V6 1,150 1,020  
4-speed shiftable automatic 1,160    
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,086
Options (change) 3,900 2,400 1,550
Options (change) 3,254 1,964 1,473
Destination 590 590 875
Total Price $20,890 $22,090 $20,270
Total Invoice $19,089 $20,159 $19,568

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Limited LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $612
Model Year200620062016
ModelOptimaOptimaCruze Limited
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6170hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,890$22,090$20,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,890$19,765$18,050
Cost Above Minimum$1,125$0$0
Total Invoice$19,089$20,159$19,568
Adjustments for Features0-2,122-2,143
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,089$18,037$17,425
Cost Above Minimum$1,052$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year200620062016
ModelOptimaOptimaCruze Limited
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$2,100$4,425$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$2,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,122-2,143

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaCruze Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length185.8 in181.0 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.0 ft3

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