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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $39,975
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $37,776
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Sunroof       1,400
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Sunroof       1,232
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 1,400
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 1,232
Destination 750 750 750 775
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $42,150
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,170
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$42,150
Adjustments for Features-1500-775-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$29,600$31,475$38,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$39,783
Adjustments for Features-1390-720-2,997
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$27,535$29,255$36,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXEX TurboHybridLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information$25$25 $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,375$5,150$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$775$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-720-2,997

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112009
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in118.9 in
Length190.7 in205.0 in
Width72.1 in78.4 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.468.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested310053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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