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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $41,490 $40,435
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $36,406 $35,531
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400   2,145 2,145
Premium Technology Package       5,350    
Front side airbags         350 350
Sunroof         995 1,185
Satellite radio           325
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635      
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250   1,780 1,780
Premium Technology Package       4,780    
Front side airbags         291 291
Sunroof         826 984
Satellite radio           270
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350 3,490 4,005
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780 2,897 3,325
Destination 750 750 750 750 875 875
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800 $45,855 $45,315
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550 $40,178 $39,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,847
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H295hp V8295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17265/70-17265/70-17
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800$45,855$45,315
Adjustments for Features00-550-825-840-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,050$30,975$45,015$44,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,750$2,675$355$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550$40,178$39,731
Adjustments for Features00-512-767-736-574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$28,883$28,783$39,442$39,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,573$2,473$285$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTahoeTahoe
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridLTZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo net    $40$40
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Roof rack    $300$300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)    $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper    $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)     $0
Bodyside moldings    $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Running boards    $350 
Sunroof    $900$900
Tubular side steps     $350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls    $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats    $600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900$900
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Removable third row seats    $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires     $0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,400$6,950$7,225$7,240$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$550$825$840$655
Value of Feature Adjustments00-512-767-736-574

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in116.0 in
Length190.7 in198.8 in
Width72.1 in78.8 in
Height57.3 in74.8 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,029 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in64.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.463.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4104.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested65021%
Total Not Requested245579%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested65021%
Total Not Requested245579%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested65022%
Total Not Requested235578%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested275043%
Total Not Requested370557%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

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