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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $16,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $36,505
Base Invoice $18,510 $34,680
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,350
Sunroof   1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
2.7L V6 840  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,138
Sunroof   1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 4,555 4,145
Options (change) 3,990 3,771
Destination 675 895
Total Price $25,125 $41,545
Total Invoice $23,175 $39,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,294
Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine185hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/65-18
Total Price$25,125$41,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$36,395
Total Invoice$23,175$39,346
Adjustments for Features0-4,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$34,469

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082016
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEX2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,877

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082016
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

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