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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $31,745
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,999
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
2LT Equipment Group   2,225
Sunroof   1,400
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
2LT Equipment Group   2,134
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 3,400 5,400
Options (change) 2,854 4,928
Destination 590 775
Total Price $23,090 $37,920
Total Invoice $21,049 $35,702

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,745
Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/65-18
Total Price$23,090$37,920
Adjustments for Features0-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$31,645
Total Invoice$21,049$35,702
Adjustments for Features0-5,908
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$29,794

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,575$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,908

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062009
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in
Length185.8 in205.0 in
Width71.5 in78.4 in
Height55.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.668.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.6116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested130074%

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