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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: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXEX TurboSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $40,575
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $38,141
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400 795
Sunroof       1,400
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250 700
Sunroof       1,232
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 2,195
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 1,932
Destination 750 750 750 860
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $43,630
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $40,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,175
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXEX TurboSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4288hp 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)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$43,630
Adjustments for Features00-625-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$30,200$30,975$39,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$40,933
Adjustments for Features00-581-3,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$28,814$37,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,504$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXEX TurboSXLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,875$5,500$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$625$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments00-581-3,448

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in118.9 in
Length190.7 in203.7 in
Width72.1 in78.5 in
Height57.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.0 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
15.470.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested178057%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested132543%
Total Not Requested178057%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested122541%
Total Not Requested178059%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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