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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $43,905 $52,970
Base Invoice $19,255 $40,832 $49,262
Convenience Package 970    
Premium Package 1,300    
Navigation system 1,200    
Sunroof   995 995
RWD   0 0
Convenience Package 865    
Premium Package 1,160    
Navigation system 1,075    
Sunroof   876 876
RWD   0 0
Options (change) 3,470 995 995
Options (change) 3,100 876 876
Destination 675 995 995
Total Price $24,835 $45,895 $54,960
Total Invoice $23,030 $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: $17,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,286
Model Year200920122012
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 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$24,835$45,895$54,960
Adjustments for Features0-3,640-7,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$42,255$47,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875
Total Invoice$23,030$42,703$51,133
Adjustments for Features0-3,387-7,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$39,316$43,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,532

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year200920122012
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Media drive  $15
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$3,575$7,215$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,640$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,387-7,285

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in116.0 in
Length189.0 in202.0 in
Width71.1 in79.0 in
Height58.3 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.5,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.060.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.0108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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