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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $32,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $30,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $52,030 $61,740
Base Invoice $17,605 $48,388 $57,418
Leather Package 1,000    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
Floor mats 85    
Bodyside moldings   275  
Sunroof   995 995
Leather Package 890    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
Floor mats 65    
Bodyside moldings   250  
Sunroof   905 905
Options (change) 2,100 1,270 995
Options (change) 1,834 1,155 905
Destination 590 1,195 1,195
Total Price $21,790 $54,495 $63,930
Total Invoice $20,029 $50,738 $59,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,316
Model Year200620162016
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4355hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$21,790$54,495$63,930
Adjustments for Features0-9,015-13,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$45,480$50,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,935
Total Invoice$20,029$50,738$59,518
Adjustments for Features0-8,393-12,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$42,345$46,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,591

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200620162016
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,850$10,865$15,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,015$13,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,393-12,582

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in116.0 in
Length185.8 in204.0 in
Width71.5 in80.5 in
Height55.5 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.651.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.694.7 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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