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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: $31,800

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $23,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,550

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $22,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,700 $53,620
Base Invoice $24,020 $50,671
Premium Technology Package 5,350  
Sunroof   995
Premium Technology Package 4,780  
Sunroof   876
Options (change) 5,350 995
Options (change) 4,780 876
Destination 750 995
Total Price $31,800 $55,610
Total Invoice $29,550 $52,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,791
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine166hp I4 H332hp V8 H
TransmissionT6D4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17265/65-18
Total Price$31,800$55,610
Adjustments for Features0-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,800$53,280
Total Invoice$29,550$52,542
Adjustments for Features0-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,550$50,341

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed 2-mode automatic $1800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Total Value of Features$5,975$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in116.0 in
Length190.7 in202.0 in
Width72.1 in79.0 in
Height57.3 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,490 lb.5,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.460.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4108.9 ft3

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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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested255040%
Total Not Requested390560%

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