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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,343

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSXZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $40,435
Base Invoice $28,380 $35,531
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Sunroof   1,185
Satellite radio   325
Front side airbags   350
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Sunroof   984
Satellite radio   270
Front side airbags   291
Options (change) 400 1,860
Options (change) 333 1,545
Destination 895 875
Total Price $31,795 $43,170
Total Invoice $29,608 $37,951

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,926
Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSXZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4295hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/70-17
Total Price$31,795$43,170
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,095$43,170
Total Invoice$29,608$37,951
Adjustments for Features-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,025$37,951

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20182006
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSXZ71
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch $250
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
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 spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tubular side steps $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
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$7,250$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20182006
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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