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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: $30,200

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $11,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,090

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $11,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEX TurboSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,100 $26,500 $36,505 $42,145
Base Invoice $23,455 $24,760 $34,680 $39,616
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 495  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395 395
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 450  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,138  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359 359
Sunroof     1,274 1,274
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,640 1,795
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 4,221 1,633
Destination 750 750 895 895
Total Price $30,200 $31,600 $42,040 $44,835
Total Invoice $28,090 $29,395 $39,796 $42,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,369
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEX TurboSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4274hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$30,200$31,600$42,040$44,835
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,525-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$30,975$38,515$40,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$1,970
Total Invoice$28,090$29,395$39,796$42,144
Adjustments for Features0-581-3,337-4,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,090$28,814$36,459$38,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$724$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEX TurboSX2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Speaker lights$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,875$8,775$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,525$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-3,337-4,089

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122016
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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested127541%
Total Not Requested183059%

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 radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested183061%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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