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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: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $44,450
Base Invoice $28,380 $42,228
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Limited Package 2,100  
Remote start 425  
Driver Confidence II Package   475
Sunroof   1,400
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Limited Package 1,925  
Remote start 353  
Driver Confidence II Package   432
Sunroof   1,274
Options (change) 5,875 1,875
Options (change) 5,296 1,706
Destination 895 945
Total Price $37,270 $47,270
Total Invoice $34,571 $44,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,060
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$37,270$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$45,955
Total Invoice$34,571$44,879
Adjustments for Features0-1,248
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,571$43,631

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimSXPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Rear camera mirror $200
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,248

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20182018
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested152550%
Total Not Requested155050%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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 headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

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