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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: $30,715

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,916

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $41,255
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $38,780
Premium Package 3,300     3,300    
Technology Package 2,400 2,350   2,400    
Premium Tech Package     4,600      
Navigation system           795
Sunroof           1,400
Premium Package 3,060     3,060    
Technology Package 2,230 2,185   2,230    
Premium Tech Package     4,270      
Navigation system           700
Sunroof           1,232
Options (change) 5,700 2,350 4,600 5,700 0 2,195
Options (change) 5,290 2,185 4,270 5,290 0 1,932
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 875
Total Price $30,715 $35,325 $31,215 $34,225 $36,325 $44,325
Total Invoice $28,916 $32,825 $29,228 $32,035 $33,965 $41,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,809
Model Year201520152015201520152014
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$30,715$35,325$31,215$34,225$36,325$44,325
Adjustments for Features0-950-275-975-2,325-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,715$34,375$30,940$33,250$34,000$41,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285$0
Total Invoice$28,916$32,825$29,228$32,035$33,965$41,587
Adjustments for Features0-883-257-913-2,174-2,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,916$31,942$28,971$31,122$31,791$38,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,026$55$2,206$2,875$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201520152015201520152014
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$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 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag     $150
Forward collision warning     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Trailer sway control     $25
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 
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
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 
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
Power tilt 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$5,000$5,950$5,275$5,975$7,325$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$275$975$2,325$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-257-913-2,174-2,862

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20152014
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
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 radio50Yes
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 streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested132539%
Total Not Requested205061%
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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
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 radio50Yes
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 streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested250055%
Total Not Requested205045%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

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 radio50Yes
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 streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested122537%
Total Not Requested205063%
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 LTZ

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%

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