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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaImpala
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $34,465
Base Invoice $24,760 $32,569
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Navigation Package   495
Comfort and Convenience Package   1,035
Premium Audio Package   650
Metal pedals   170
Rear spoiler   425
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
3.6L V6   975
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Navigation Package   436
Comfort and Convenience Package   911
Premium Audio Package   572
Metal pedals   150
Rear spoiler   374
Panoramic sunroof   924
3.6L V6   922
Options (change) 4,350 4,800
Options (change) 3,885 4,289
Destination 750 825
Total Price $31,600 $40,090
Total Invoice $29,395 $37,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,581
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaImpala
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$31,600$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$37,210
Total Invoice$29,395$37,683
Adjustments for Features0-2,707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$34,976

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaImpala
TrimSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,225$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,707

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in111.7 in
Length190.7 in201.3 in
Width72.1 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested237579%
Total Not Requested63021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo mat40No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested31530%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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