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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $14,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimSXSX LimitedZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $40,435
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $35,531
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
Sunroof     1,185
Satellite radio     325
Front side airbags     350
Navigation system     2,145
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
Sunroof     984
Satellite radio     270
Front side airbags     291
Navigation system     1,780
Options (change) 400 400 4,005
Options (change) 333 333 3,325
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $45,315
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $39,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,784
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimSXSX LimitedZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4295hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18265/70-17
Total Price$31,190$37,290$45,315
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$44,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$39,731
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$30,023$38,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimSXSX LimitedZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,300$10,250$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-899

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.1 in198.8 in
Width73.2 in78.8 in
Height57.7 in74.8 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.5,513 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in65.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in61.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.963.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9104.6 ft3

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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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