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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: $25,540

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,240

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $17,688 $21,336
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 2,250 2,150      
Premium Technology Package     5,000    
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       445 445
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,500  
Driver Convenience Package       475  
Sunroof       850 850
Temporary spare tire       100 100
Technology Package 1,785 1,785      
Premium Package 2,010 1,920      
Premium Technology Package     4,465    
Navigation system       1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers       392 392
Machined alloy wheels       0  
2LT Equipment Group       2,400  
Driver Convenience Package       418  
Sunroof       748 748
Temporary spare tire       88 88
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 6,365 3,390
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 5,802 2,984
Destination 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $25,540 $26,365
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $24,240 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $145
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$25,540$26,365
Adjustments for Features-1,785-1,635-2,4100-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,915$27,965$29,840$25,540$26,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0$475
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$24,240$25,070
Adjustments for Features-1,660-1,521-2,2400-333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,095$26,014$27,735$24,240$24,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,640$0$497

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,975$5,825$6,600$4,190$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$1,635$2,410$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,660-1,521-2,2400-333

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in181.0 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested210036%
Total Not Requested375064%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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