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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: $27,280

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,967

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $3,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $22,339 $23,178
Technology Package 2,350   2,400      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 60 60
Premium Tech Package   4,600        
Premium Package     3,300      
Driver Convenience Package         340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         995 995
Enhanced Safety Package         790 790
Navigation system         495 495
Illuminated door sill trim plates         505 505
Technology Package 2,185   2,230      
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 53 53
Premium Tech Package   4,270        
Premium Package     3,060      
Driver Convenience Package         299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package         876 876
Enhanced Safety Package         695 695
Navigation system         436 436
Illuminated door sill trim plates         444 444
Options (change) 2,400 4,650 5,750 50 3,185 2,845
Options (change) 2,227 4,312 5,332 42 2,803 2,504
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $35,375 $31,265 $34,275 $36,375 $27,280 $27,940
Total Invoice $32,867 $29,270 $32,077 $34,007 $25,967 $26,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,618
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,375$31,265$34,275$36,375$27,280$27,940
Adjustments for Features-2,475-1,800-2,500-3,8500-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,900$29,465$31,775$32,525$27,280$27,490
Cost Above Minimum$3,435$0$2,310$3,060$0$210
Total Invoice$32,867$29,270$32,077$34,007$25,967$26,507
Adjustments for Features-2,300-1,685-2,340-3,5990-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,567$27,585$29,737$30,408$25,967$26,080
Cost Above Minimum$2,982$0$2,152$2,823$0$113

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags    $300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Floor mats    $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,025$6,725$8,075$4,225$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$1,800$2,500$3,850$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,300-1,685-2,340-3,5990-427

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20152015
ModelOptimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in181.0 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested170037%
Total Not Requested285063%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested282586%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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