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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $39,145
Base Invoice $17,605 $37,579
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220  
Premium Trim Package   1,395
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169  
Premium Trim Package   1,228
Options (change) 2,100 1,395
Options (change) 1,834 1,228
Destination 590 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $21,790 $33,890
Total Invoice $20,029 $32,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,040
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4149hp E+
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/55-17
Total Price$21,790$33,890
Adjustments for Features0-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$31,690
Total Invoice$20,029$32,157
Adjustments for Features0-2,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$30,069

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimEXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Outside temperature display $50
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,975$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,088

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaVolt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length185.8 in177.1 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height55.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.60.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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