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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $25,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $24,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEX TurboLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $52,455 $62,140
Base Invoice $23,080 $49,308 $58,412
Premium Package 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000    
Navigation system   495  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135 135
Sunroof   995 995
Premium Package 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785    
Navigation system   450  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   123 123
Sunroof   905 905
Options (change) 4,150 1,625 1,130
Options (change) 3,705 1,478 1,028
Destination 750 1,295 1,295
Total Price $29,600 $55,375 $64,565
Total Invoice $27,535 $52,081 $60,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,129
Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEX TurboLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4355hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/65-18275/55-20
Total Price$29,600$55,375$64,565
Adjustments for Features0-5,760-9,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$49,615$54,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,265
Total Invoice$27,535$52,081$60,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,417-9,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$46,664$51,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,961

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201120172017
ModelOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEX TurboLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
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
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
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
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio$200$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
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights$100  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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$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$5,225$10,985$14,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,760$9,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,417-9,110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20112017
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in116.0 in
Length190.7 in204.0 in
Width72.1 in80.5 in
Height57.3 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.5,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.451.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.494.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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