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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Trax Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Trax Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaTraxTrax
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,895 $22,900 $27,295
Base Invoice $18,510 $21,984 $26,203
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 200    
Convenience Package   450  
Sun & Sound Package   1,150  
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Rear spoiler 160    
Convenience Package   410  
Sun & Sound Package   1,047  
Options (change) 2,150 1,600 0
Options (change) 1,900 1,457 0
Destination 675 945 945
Total Price $22,720 $25,445 $28,240
Total Invoice $21,085 $24,386 $27,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Trax

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,204
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaTraxTrax
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine162hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/70-16215/55-18
Total Price$22,720$25,445$28,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,145-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,720$24,300$25,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190
Total Invoice$21,085$24,386$27,148
Adjustments for Features0-1,097-2,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,085$23,289$24,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,215

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaTraxTrax
TrimEXLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,620$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,097-2,644

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in100.6 in
Length186.4 in167.6 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.848.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Trax LT

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Even more chrome0No
Proximity key250No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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