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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $35,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $33,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $62,200
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $58,468
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50  
6.2L V8     2,720
RST Edition     2,630
Cargo mat     85
Adaptive cruise control     895
Head-up display (HUD)     850
Sunroof     995
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42  
6.2L V8     2,475
RST Edition     2,393
Cargo mat     77
Adaptive cruise control     814
Head-up display (HUD)     774
Sunroof     905
Options (change) 5,200 400 8,175
Options (change) 4,713 333 7,438
Destination 850 850 1,295
Total Price $35,990 $37,290 $71,670
Total Invoice $33,428 $34,618 $67,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,542
Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18285/45-22
Total Price$35,990$37,290$71,670
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$36,990$65,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,428$34,618$67,201
Adjustments for Features0-279-6,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$34,339$60,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year201620162018
ModelOptimaOptimaTahoe
TrimSXSX LimitedPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Brake assist$50$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Integrated trailer brake controller  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
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$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,800$13,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-6,231

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20162018
ModelOptimaTahoe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in116.0 in
Length191.1 in204.0 in
Width73.2 in80.5 in
Height57.7 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.5,569 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.951.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.994.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 detection100Yes
Total Requested275055%
Total Not Requested225045%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe Premier

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Head-up display (HUD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
FeatureValueRequested?
6.2L V8
OHV-2v
420 hp@5600
460 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Integrated trailer brake controller200No
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
RST Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
285/45R22 tires400No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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