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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $26,500 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $21,675 $24,760 $19,858 $22,146
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 995 995
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
RS Package     695 595
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 876 876
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
RS Package     612 524
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 2,544 2,192
Destination 750 750 795 795
Total Price $28,300 $31,600 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $26,310 $29,395 $23,197 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $621
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$28,300$31,600$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,680-3,3050-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,620$28,295$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,675$0$300
Total Invoice$26,310$29,395$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,492-3,0740-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,818$26,321$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,503$0$222

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimEXSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,400$3,095$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$3,305$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,492-3,0740-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122012
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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