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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: $34,510

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,069

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $31,745
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $29,999
Launch Edition 2,900    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Remote start 425 425  
2LT Equipment Group     2,225
Navigation system     1,890
Leather seating surfaces     1,775
Sunroof     1,400
Launch Edition 2,665    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Remote start 353 353  
2LT Equipment Group     2,134
Navigation system     1,663
Leather seating surfaces     1,562
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 6,760 775 7,290
Options (change) 6,151 644 6,591
Destination 895 895 775
Total Price $34,510 $37,760 $39,810
Total Invoice $32,069 $35,020 $37,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,518
Model Year201720172009
ModelOptimaOptimaTraverse
TrimSXSX LimitedLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/65-18
Total Price$34,510$37,760$39,810
Adjustments for Features-1,315-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,195$33,670$39,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$32,069$35,020$37,365
Adjustments for Features-1,222-3,7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,847$31,227$37,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$380$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201720172009
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 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$10,890$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,315$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,222-3,7930

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20172009
ModelOptimaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in118.9 in
Length191.1 in205.0 in
Width73.2 in78.4 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,790 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 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
15.968.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45014%
Total Not Requested280086%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested87534%
Total Not Requested172566%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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