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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: $37,760

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $17,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,020

Kia Optima SX Limited   
Difference: $16,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $52,970
Base Invoice $33,481 $49,262
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Sunroof   995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   700
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Sunroof   876
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   616
Options (change) 775 1,695
Options (change) 644 1,492
Destination 895 995
Total Price $37,760 $55,660
Total Invoice $35,020 $51,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,715
Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/55-20
Total Price$37,760$55,660
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,760$55,645
Total Invoice$35,020$51,749
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,020$51,735

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172012
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSX LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Removable third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,865$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20172012
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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