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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaImpala
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $36,420
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $34,963
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Technology Package 4,800    
Cargo net 50 50  
Remote start 425 425  
Premier Convenience Package     935
Premier Confidence Package     1,275
Rear spoiler     425
Panoramic sunroof     1,050
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Technology Package 4,380    
Cargo net 42 42  
Remote start 353 353  
Premier Convenience Package     851
Premier Confidence Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     387
Panoramic sunroof     956
Options (change) 8,710 825 3,685
Options (change) 7,908 686 3,354
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $40,980
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $39,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,178
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaImpala
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4305hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/40-20
Total Price$36,460$37,810$40,980
Adjustments for Features-875-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$36,060$40,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$39,192
Adjustments for Features-812-1,6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,014$33,439$39,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaImpala
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,500$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-812-1,6230

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in111.7 in
Length191.1 in201.3 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested420082%
Total Not Requested95018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala Premier

Premier Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested93084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Premier Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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