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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,840

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $3,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpala
TrimEX TurboSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $30,300
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $29,088
Premium Package 2,950 2,950  
Sunroof     900
Premium Package 2,635 2,635  
Sunroof     792
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 900
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 792
Destination 750 750 825
Total Price $28,800 $30,200 $32,025
Total Invoice $26,840 $28,145 $30,705

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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: $5,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,617
Model Year201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpala
TrimEX TurboSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG22/34 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$28,800$30,200$32,025
Adjustments for Features-1,880-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$27,695$32,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$26,840$28,145$30,705
Adjustments for Features-1,752-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,088$25,810$30,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$722$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201220122012
ModelOptimaOptimaImpala
TrimEX TurboSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive, small$5$5 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,280$6,905$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$2,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,752-2,3350

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012
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.3,555 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
HD radio50No
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested280590%

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested270590%

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