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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,750

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $5,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaImpala
TrimEX TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $31,135
Base Invoice $23,080 $29,423
Premium Package 2,150  
Convenience Package   240
Sunroof   900
Premium Package 1,920  
Convenience Package   199
Sunroof   747
Options (change) 2,150 1,140
Options (change) 1,920 946
Destination 750 750
Total Price $27,600 $33,025
Total Invoice $25,750 $31,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,997
Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaImpala
TrimEX TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4303hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$27,600$33,025
Adjustments for Features-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,855$33,025
Total Invoice$25,750$31,119
Adjustments for Features-1,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,122$31,119

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaImpala
TrimEX TurboSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Speaker lights$100 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,875$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6280

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.5 in
Length190.7 in200.4 in
Width72.1 in72.9 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested210087%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala SS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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