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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $38,915 $48,550
Base Invoice $18,045 $35,641 $44,423
Convenience Package 700    
Leather seating surfaces 600    
Rear spoiler 200    
Sunroof 800 995 995
2LT Equipment Group   2,525  
Convenience Package 625    
Leather seating surfaces 535    
Rear spoiler 160    
Sunroof 715 826 826
2LT Equipment Group   2,310  
Options (change) 2,300 3,520 995
Options (change) 2,035 3,136 826
Destination 640 950 950
Total Price $22,335 $43,385 $50,495
Total Invoice $20,720 $39,727 $46,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,733
Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine161hp I4310hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$22,335$43,385$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$39,810$42,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,060
Total Invoice$20,720$39,727$46,199
Adjustments for Features0-3,274-6,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$36,453$39,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200720092009
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$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
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$3,325$6,900$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,274-6,976

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20072009
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in116.0 in
Length186.4 in202.0 in
Width71.1 in79.0 in
Height58.3 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.5,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.860.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested152575%
Total Not Requested50025%

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