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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $20,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $43,905 $52,970
Base Invoice $18,510 $40,832 $49,262
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
2.7L V6 1,005    
Sunroof   995 995
RWD   0 0
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
2.7L V6 840    
Sunroof   876 876
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 4,555 995 995
Options (change) 3,990 876 876
Destination 675 995 995
Total Price $25,125 $45,895 $54,960
Total Invoice $23,175 $42,703 $51,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,862
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7250, 9300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$25,125$45,895$54,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,940-8,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$41,955$46,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875
Total Invoice$23,175$42,703$51,133
Adjustments for Features0-3,666-7,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$39,037$43,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,532

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200820122012
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $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  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive  $15
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
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$3,425$7,365$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,940$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,666-7,564

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082012
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.5,448 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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