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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: $36,100

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $12,770

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimSX Limited TurboPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,300 $45,800 $50,900
Sunroof   1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package   475  
Sunroof   1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package   432  
Options (change) 0 1,875 0
Options (change) 0 1,706 0
Destination 800 1,195 1,195
Total Price $36,100 $48,870 $52,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse High Country
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,717
Model Year201420202020
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimSX Limited TurboPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$36,100$48,870$52,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,205-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,100$44,665$45,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201420202020
ModelOptimaTraverseTraverse
TrimSX Limited TurboPremierHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$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  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding third row seats $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,100$11,305$13,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,205$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-250-149

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20142020
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in120.9 in
Length190.7 in204.3 in
Width72.1 in78.6 in
Height57.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.458.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.498.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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