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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $32,010
Base Invoice $19,255 $30,409
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200 1,890
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
2LT Equipment Group   2,580
Sunroof   1,400
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075 1,663
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
2LT Equipment Group   2,451
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 3,470 7,645
Options (change) 3,100 6,908
Destination 675 810
Total Price $24,835 $40,465
Total Invoice $23,030 $38,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,422
Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/65-18
Total Price$24,835$40,465
Adjustments for Features0-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$36,565
Total Invoice$23,030$38,127
Adjustments for Features0-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$34,452

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimEXLT
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 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,300$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,675

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in118.9 in
Length189.0 in205.0 in
Width71.1 in78.4 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.3 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
15.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.068.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.0116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested37526%
Total Not Requested105074%

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