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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: $36,980

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $34,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $62,200
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
6.2L V8   2,720
RST Edition   2,630
Cargo mat   85
Adaptive cruise control   895
Head-up display (HUD)   850
Sunroof   995
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
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) 3,825 8,175
Options (change) 3,413 7,438
Destination 965 1,295
Total Price $36,980 $71,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,014
Model Year20202018
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4420hp V8
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG14/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18285/45-22
Total Price$36,980$71,670
Adjustments for Features0-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,980$65,475

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20202018
ModelOptimaTahoe
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
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
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 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,075$13,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,809

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20202018
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 Weight3,558 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested202566%
Total Not Requested105034%

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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