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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: $11,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,417

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,950 $31,995 $25,500 $27,500 $35,300 $36,505 $42,145
Base Invoice $22,429 $29,670 $23,877 $25,763 $32,963 $34,680 $39,616
Premium Package 3,300     3,300      
Technology Package 2,300 700   2,300      
Panoramic sunroof   1,500          
Premium Tech Package     5,300        
Leather and Driver Confidence Package           2,350  
Navigation system           495  
Illuminated door sill trim plates           395 395
Sunroof           1,400 1,400
Premium Package 3,059     3,059      
Technology Package 2,129 650   2,129      
Panoramic sunroof   1,395          
Premium Tech Package     4,919        
Leather and Driver Confidence Package           2,138  
Navigation system           450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates           359 359
Sunroof           1,274 1,274
Options (change) 5,600 2,200 5,300 5,600 0 4,640 1,795
Options (change) 5,188 2,045 4,919 5,188 0 4,221 1,633
Destination 800 800 800 800 800 895 895
Total Price $30,350 $34,995 $31,600 $33,900 $36,100 $42,040 $44,835
Total Invoice $28,417 $32,515 $29,596 $31,751 $33,763 $39,796 $42,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,012
Model Year2014201420142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$30,350$34,995$31,600$33,900$36,100$42,040$44,835
Adjustments for Features0-950-275-975-2,325-2,500-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,350$34,045$31,325$32,925$33,775$39,540$41,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,695$975$2,575$3,425$0$1,970
Total Invoice$28,417$32,515$29,596$31,751$33,763$39,796$42,144
Adjustments for Features0-883-258-913-2,174-2,367-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,417$31,632$29,338$30,838$31,589$37,429$39,019
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,215$921$2,421$3,172$0$1,590

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2014201420142014201420162016
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100 $100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app     $25$25
Remote start     $150$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  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag     $150$150
Forward collision warning      $200
Lane departure warning      $200
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$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$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100     
Roof rails     $250$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$150
Rear HVAC unit     $400$400
Rear wiper     $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150     
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300$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$200
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
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$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Floor mats     $75$75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats     $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$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$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,325$6,275$5,600$6,300$7,650$7,825$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$275$975$2,325$2,500$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-258-913-2,174-2,367-3,125

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142016
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in118.9 in
Length190.7 in203.7 in
Width72.1 in78.5 in
Height57.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested130039%
Total Not Requested207561%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested247554%
Total Not Requested207546%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120037%
Total Not Requested207563%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested165085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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