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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Spark Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Spark Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,765

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,207

Chevrolet Spark LT   
Difference: $5,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSparkSpark
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLTEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,500 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $13,940 $26,685
Base Invoice $19,095 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $13,382 $25,618
2LT Equipment Group             325
2LT Equipment Group             312
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 325
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 312
Destination 750 750 750 750 750 825 810
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $20,250 $23,950 $25,850 $27,250 $26,450 $14,765 $20,320
Total Invoice $19,845 $22,425 $24,205 $25,510 $24,770 $14,207 $19,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Spark

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Spark LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,180
Model Year2012201220122012201220142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSparkSpark
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLTEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H84hp I4130hp E
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6M5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16185/55-15185/55-15
Total Price$20,250$23,950$25,850$27,250$26,450$14,765$20,320
Adjustments for Features0-4,550-4,550-5,275-3,150-1,270-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,250$19,400$21,300$21,975$23,300$13,495$17,060
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$1,900$2,575$3,900$0$3,565
Total Invoice$19,845$22,425$24,205$25,510$24,770$14,207$19,240
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950-1,222-3,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,845$18,165$19,945$20,572$21,820$12,985$16,153
Cost Above Minimum$1,680$0$1,780$2,407$3,655$0$3,168

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Spark

Model Year2012201220122012201220142014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaSparkSpark
TrimLXEXEX TurboSXHybridLTEV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual     $0 
1-speed automatic      $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app     $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225$225
Remote start      $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Rear side airbags     $300$300
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo net      $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100  
Second-row low console     $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125  
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper     $175$175
Engine / Motor 
21 kWh battery pack      $0
3.3 kW onboard charger      $0
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150   
Compass $0$0$0  $0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100 $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100$100  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50$50$50
Metal pedals   $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces      $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$1,575$6,125$6,125$6,850$4,725$2,845$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550$4,550$5,275$3,150$1,270$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,260-4,260-4,938-2,950-1,222-3,087

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Spark

Model Year20122014
ModelOptimaSpark
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in93.5 in
Length190.7 in144.7 in
Width72.1 in62.9 in
Height57.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in50.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in48.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in49.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in47.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.431.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Spark EV

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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