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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: $21,970

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $13,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,430

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $11,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $16,755 $19,895 $33,980
Base Invoice $15,810 $18,510 $31,092
Appearance Package 800    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,395    
Stability control 650 650  
2.7L V6 1,695 1,005  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     350
Appearance Package 715    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,150    
Stability control 580 580  
2.7L V6 1,500 840  
Side curtain airbags, three rows     290
Options (change) 4,540 1,655 350
Options (change) 3,945 1,420 290
Destination 675 675 900
Total Price $21,970 $22,225 $35,230
Total Invoice $20,430 $20,605 $32,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,268
Model Year200820082007
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6185hp V6295hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16265/70-17
Total Price$21,970$22,225$35,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,970$20,675$33,215
Cost Above Minimum$1,295$0$0
Total Invoice$20,430$20,605$32,282
Adjustments for Features0-1,437-1,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,430$19,168$30,436
Cost Above Minimum$1,262$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200820082007
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimLXEXLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$4,150$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,437-1,846

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082007
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 Weight3,287 lb.5,245 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 LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Side curtain airbags, three rows
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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