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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: $18,815

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $13,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,750

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $13,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimLXLSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $30,795 $34,010
Base Invoice $16,510 $29,563 $32,310
Convenience Package 550    
Floor mats 95    
Power driver seat   550  
Convenience Package 490    
Floor mats 75    
Power driver seat   484  
Options (change) 645 550 0
Options (change) 565 484 0
Destination 675 875 875
Total Price $18,815 $32,220 $34,885
Total Invoice $17,750 $30,922 $33,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,417
Model Year200920142014
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimLXLSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16245/70-17255/65-18
Total Price$18,815$32,220$34,885
Adjustments for Features0-4,955-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,815$27,265$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,590
Total Invoice$17,750$30,922$33,185
Adjustments for Features0-4,755-5,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,750$26,167$27,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,282

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920142014
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimLXLSLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$1,070$6,025$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,955$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,755-5,736

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in118.9 in
Length189.0 in203.7 in
Width71.1 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.0116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LS

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag150No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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