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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: $33,930

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202011
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,190 $32,010
Universal garage door opener 350  
Remote start 425  
Personal Connectivity Package   340
Leather seating surfaces   1,775
2LT Equipment Group   2,580
Sunroof   1,400
Universal garage door opener 291  
Remote start 353  
Personal Connectivity Package   299
Leather seating surfaces   1,562
2LT Equipment Group   2,451
Sunroof   1,232
Options (change) 775 6,095
Options (change) 644 5,544
Destination 965 810
Total Price $33,930 $38,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,191
Model Year20202011
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/65-18
Total Price$33,930$38,915
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,140$38,915

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20202011
ModelOptimaTraverse
TrimSXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-370

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,558 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

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