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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: $35,425

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $19,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,918

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $18,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,195 $29,940 $36,040 $52,970
Base Invoice $29,856 $27,865 $33,435 $49,262
Technology Package 2,380      
Premium Technology Package   4,800    
Universal garage door opener   350 350  
Sunroof       995
Technology Package 2,212      
Premium Technology Package   4,380    
Universal garage door opener   291 291  
Sunroof       876
Options (change) 2,380 5,150 350 995
Options (change) 2,212 4,671 291 876
Destination 850 850 850 995
Total Price $35,425 $35,940 $37,240 $54,960
Total Invoice $32,918 $33,386 $34,576 $51,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,589
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine159hp I4 H245hp I4245hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12630, 10630, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18275/55-20
Total Price$35,425$35,940$37,240$54,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-2,915-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,425$33,325$34,325$51,105
Cost Above Minimum$2,100$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$32,918$33,386$34,576$51,133
Adjustments for Features0-2,429-2,706-3,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,918$30,957$31,870$47,546
Cost Above Minimum$1,961$0$913$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimHybrid EXSXSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat $40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player$125  $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50  $50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights$125  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front row armrests $100$100 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Removable third row seats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350   
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,475$9,090$9,390$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$2,915$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,429-2,706-3,587

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.1 in202.0 in
Width73.2 in79.0 in
Height57.7 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.5,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.960.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9108.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested130074%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140028%
Total Not Requested360072%

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