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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: $23,675

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,585

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $19,858 $22,146
Technology Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 2,250 2,150      
Premium Technology Package     5,000    
Navigation system       995 995
Sunroof       900 900
Proximity key       300  
Technology Package 1,785 1,785      
Premium Package 2,010 1,920      
Premium Technology Package     4,465    
Navigation system       876 876
Sunroof       792 792
Proximity key       264  
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 2,195 1,895
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 1,932 1,668
Destination 750 750 750 795 795
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $23,675 $25,880
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $22,585 $24,609

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $330
Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$23,675$25,880
Adjustments for Features-3,055-2,905-3,6800-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$26,695$28,570$23,675$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0$275
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$22,585$24,609
Adjustments for Features-2,840-2,702-3,4200-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,915$24,833$26,555$22,585$22,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$3,640$0$189

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011201120122012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXEX TurboHybrid2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Remote start    $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,500$5,350$6,125$2,445$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$2,905$3,680$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,840-2,702-3,4200-1,835

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112012
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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