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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $30,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $29,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $52,600 $62,200
Base Invoice $18,510 $49,444 $58,468
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200    
Bodyside moldings   100  
Sunroof   995 995
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160    
Bodyside moldings   91  
Sunroof   905 905
Options (change) 3,550 1,095 995
Options (change) 3,150 996 905
Destination 675 1,295 1,295
Total Price $24,120 $54,990 $64,490
Total Invoice $22,335 $51,735 $60,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,476
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4355hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$24,120$54,990$64,490
Adjustments for Features0-7,360-11,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$47,630$52,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950
Total Invoice$22,335$51,735$60,668
Adjustments for Features0-6,924-11,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$44,811$49,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,653

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTPremier
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 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0  
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600 
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$3,125$10,485$15,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,360$11,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,924-11,204

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in116.0 in
Length186.4 in204.0 in
Width71.1 in80.5 in
Height58.3 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.851.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.894.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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%

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