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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $19,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $18,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $41,150 $44,450 $52,050
Base Invoice $18,510 $39,093 $42,228 $49,448
Stability control 650      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Premium Package 1,300      
Rear spoiler 200      
Sunroof   1,400 1,400  
4WD     1,775  
Class III trailer hitch     650  
Driver Confidence II Package     475  
Stability control 580      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Premium Package 1,160      
Rear spoiler 160      
Sunroof   1,274 1,274  
4WD     1,731  
Class III trailer hitch     592  
Driver Confidence II Package     432  
Options (change) 3,550 1,400 4,300 0
Options (change) 3,150 1,274 4,029 0
Destination 675 945 945 945
Total Price $24,120 $43,495 $49,695 $52,995
Total Invoice $22,335 $41,312 $47,202 $50,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,015
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$24,120$43,495$49,695$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-7,330-12,005-13,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$36,165$37,690$39,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525$2,925
Total Invoice$22,335$41,312$47,202$50,393
Adjustments for Features0-6,962-11,403-13,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$34,350$35,799$37,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,449$2,821

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverseTraverse
TrimEXLT LeatherPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0  
4WD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Rear camera mirror $200$200$200
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$3,075$10,405$15,080$16,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,330$12,005$13,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,962-11,403-13,222

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in120.9 in
Length186.4 in204.3 in
Width71.1 in78.6 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.858.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.898.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Additional engine cooling0No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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