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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: $30,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $39,035
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $37,083
Technology Package 2,300 700   2,300    
Premium Package 3,300     3,300    
Panoramic sunroof   1,500        
Premium Tech Package     5,300      
Navigation system           1,890
Sunroof           1,400
Technology Package 2,129 650   2,129    
Premium Package 3,059     3,059    
Panoramic sunroof   1,395        
Premium Tech Package     4,919      
Navigation system           1,663
Sunroof           1,232
Options (change) 5,600 2,200 5,300 5,600 0 3,290
Options (change) 5,188 2,045 4,919 5,188 0 2,895
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 825
Total Price $30,350 $34,995 $31,600 $33,900 $36,100 $43,150
Total Invoice $28,417 $32,515 $29,596 $31,751 $33,763 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,542
Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$30,350$34,995$31,600$33,900$36,100$43,150
Adjustments for Features0-950-275-975-2,325-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$34,045$31,325$32,925$33,775$41,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,695$975$2,575$3,425$0
Total Invoice$28,417$32,515$29,596$31,751$33,763$40,803
Adjustments for Features0-883-258-913-2,174-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$31,632$29,338$30,838$31,589$38,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,215$921$2,421$3,172$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420142014201420142012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 
Power liftgate     $350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start     $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100    
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)     $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Machined alloy wheels     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,375$6,325$5,650$6,350$7,700$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$275$975$2,325$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-258-913-2,174-1,844

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142012
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in118.9 in
Length190.7 in205.0 in
Width72.1 in78.4 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested115034%
Total Not Requested222566%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested212547%
Total Not Requested242553%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested115035%
Total Not Requested212565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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