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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $50,900
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $48,457
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Premium Technology Package 4,800    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Premium Technology Package 4,380    
Options (change) 5,150 350 0
Options (change) 4,671 291 0
Destination 850 850 1,195
Total Price $35,940 $37,240 $52,095
Total Invoice $33,386 $34,576 $49,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,224
Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$35,940$37,240$52,095
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$36,940$46,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,386$34,576$49,652
Adjustments for Features0-279-5,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,386$34,297$44,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201620162019
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedHigh Country
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
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$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror  $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,365$11,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-5,042

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20162019
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in120.9 in
Length191.1 in204.3 in
Width73.2 in78.6 in
Height57.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.958.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.998.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested310062%
Total Not Requested190038%

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