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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: $26,360

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,157

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $4,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $28,380 $22,339 $23,178
Cargo net 50 60 60
Remote start 425    
Driver Convenience Package   340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995 995
Enhanced Safety Package   790 790
Cargo mat   80 80
Cargo net 42 53 53
Remote start 353    
Driver Convenience Package   299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876 876
Enhanced Safety Package   695 695
Cargo mat   70 70
Options (change) 475 2,265 1,925
Options (change) 395 1,993 1,694
Destination 895 825 825
Total Price $31,870 $26,360 $27,020
Total Invoice $29,670 $25,157 $25,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,231
Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,870$26,360$27,020
Adjustments for Features-3,5250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,345$26,360$26,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$29,670$25,157$25,697
Adjustments for Features-3,2820-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,388$25,157$25,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$112

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820152015
ModelOptimaCruzeCruze
TrimSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Compass $0$0
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,800$3,275$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2820-428

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in181.0 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

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 kit0No
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

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
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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