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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: $22,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072014
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,395 $34,010
Base Invoice $18,045 $32,310
Rear spoiler 200  
Sunroof 800 1,400
2.7L V6 1,005  
Rear spoiler 160  
Sunroof 715 1,232
2.7L V6 845  
Options (change) 2,005 1,400
Options (change) 1,720 1,232
Destination 640 875
Total Price $22,040 $36,285
Total Invoice $20,405 $34,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,744
Model Year20072014
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16255/65-18
Total Price$22,040$36,285
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,040$31,785
Total Invoice$20,405$34,417
Adjustments for Features0-4,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,405$30,149

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20072014
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
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
Total Value of Features$2,350$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,268

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20072014
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in118.9 in
Length186.4 in203.7 in
Width71.1 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.870.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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