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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEXSXHybrid EX2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $34,818 $39,943
Premium Package 2,950 2,950      
Navigation system 1,400 1,400   495  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package       2,450  
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       2,230  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       359 359
Sunroof       1,274 1,274
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 4,740 1,795
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 4,313 1,633
Destination 800 800 800 895 895
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $42,285 $44,735
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $40,026 $42,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,862
Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEXSXHybrid EX2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$42,285$44,735
Adjustments for Features0-625-980-3,575-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,800$31,325$31,770$38,710$40,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$0$1,625
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$40,026$42,471
Adjustments for Features0-581-908-3,384-4,177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,780$29,144$29,447$36,642$38,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,364$2,667$0$1,652

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132013201320172017
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEXSXHybrid EX2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 $100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$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$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive, small  $5  
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback  $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Speaker lights$100$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 $300
Floor mats   $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $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$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,200$6,555$9,150$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$980$3,575$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-581-908-3,384-4,177

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,224 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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Total Requested130042%
Total Not Requested183058%

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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Total Requested120040%
Total Not Requested183060%

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 Premier

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

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