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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $19,620 $17,688 $21,336
Navigation system 1,200 1,995 1,995
Premium Package 2,200    
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Navigation system 1,075 1,756 1,756
Premium Package 1,960    
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 3,400 6,365 3,390
Options (change) 3,035 5,802 2,984
Destination 695 750 750
Total Price $25,090 $25,540 $26,365
Total Invoice $23,350 $24,240 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $757
Model Year201020112011
ModelOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,090$25,540$26,365
Adjustments for Features0-140-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$25,400$25,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$23,350$24,240$25,070
Adjustments for Features0-133-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$24,107$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$497

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201020112011
ModelOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,890$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-133-466

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20102011
ModelOptimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in105.7 in
Length189.0 in181.0 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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