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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $19,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEX TurboPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $45,800 $50,900
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,150    
Sunroof   1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,920    
Sunroof   1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Options (change) 4,150 1,875 0
Options (change) 3,705 1,706 0
Destination 750 1,195 1,195
Total Price $29,600 $48,870 $52,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,568
Model Year201120202020
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEX TurboPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$29,600$48,870$52,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,655-9,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$41,215$42,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120202020
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEX TurboPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $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
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Speaker lights$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,050$11,705$14,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,655$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-454-228

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112020
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in120.9 in
Length190.7 in204.3 in
Width72.1 in78.6 in
Height57.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.498.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested120050%
Total Not Requested120050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

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