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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: $31,140

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,006

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $32,105
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces     1,750
2LT Equipment Group     2,500
Navigation system     495
Cargo mat     75
Sunroof     1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Leather seating surfaces     1,540
2LT Equipment Group     2,375
Navigation system     436
Cargo mat     66
Sunroof     1,232
Illuminated door sill trim plates     352
Options (change) 350 350 6,620
Options (change) 291 291 6,001
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $31,140 $37,240 $41,290
Total Invoice $29,006 $34,576 $38,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,143
Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/65-18
Total Price$31,140$37,240$41,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,290$38,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,006$34,576$38,981
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-2,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,006$29,980$36,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$974$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201620162015
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,850$9,800$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-2,832

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162015
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in118.9 in
Length191.1 in203.7 in
Width73.2 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.970.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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 seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

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