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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: $25,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,970

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTrax
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500 $27,295
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760 $26,203
Premium Package 2,250 2,150 2,000    
Premium Package 2,010 1,920 1,790    
Options (change) 2,250 2,150 2,000 0 0
Options (change) 2,010 1,920 1,790 0 0
Destination 750 750 750 750 945
Total Price $25,700 $27,600 $28,950 $27,250 $28,240
Total Invoice $23,970 $25,750 $27,020 $25,510 $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: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,549
Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTrax
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16215/55-18
Total Price$25,700$27,600$28,950$27,250$28,240
Adjustments for Features-3,495-3,345-4,1200-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,205$24,255$24,830$27,250$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$2,625$5,045$0
Total Invoice$23,970$25,750$27,020$25,510$27,148
Adjustments for Features-3,260-3,121-3,8450-3,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,710$22,629$23,175$25,510$23,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$2,465$4,800$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20112011201120112018
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTrax
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags    $300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rails    $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper    $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Media drive, small   $5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for audio system    $25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Digital instruments    $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,325$6,175$6,950$2,830$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,495$3,345$4,120$0$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,260-3,121-3,8450-3,889

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Trax

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaTrax
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in100.6 in
Length190.7 in167.6 in
Width72.1 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,125 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.448.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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