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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,732

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $46,140 $54,755
Base Invoice $17,605 $42,910 $50,922
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
2.7L V6 1,300    
Sunroof   995 995
RWD   0 0
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
2.7L V6 1,020    
Sunroof   876 876
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 3,400 995 995
Options (change) 2,854 876 876
Destination 590 995 995
Total Price $23,090 $48,130 $56,745
Total Invoice $21,049 $44,781 $52,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,801
Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$23,090$48,130$56,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,375-10,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$41,755$46,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775
Total Invoice$21,049$44,781$52,793
Adjustments for Features0-5,931-9,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$38,850$43,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,439

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200620142014
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Removable third row seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,800$8,175$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,375$10,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,931-9,504

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062014
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length185.8 in202.0 in
Width71.5 in79.0 in
Height55.5 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.5,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.660.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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