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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $39,145
Base Invoice $24,760 $37,579
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400 1,995
Premium Package 2,950  
Premium Trim Package   1,395
Bose 7 speakers   495
Polished alloy wheels   595
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250 1,756
Premium Package 2,635  
Premium Trim Package   1,228
Bose 7 speakers   436
Polished alloy wheels   524
Options (change) 7,650 4,480
Options (change) 6,822 3,944
Destination 750 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,900 $36,975
Total Invoice $32,332 $34,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,210
Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4149hp E+
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,900$36,975
Adjustments for Features-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,940$36,975
Total Invoice$32,332$34,873
Adjustments for Features-3,6690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,663$34,873

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimSXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,225$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122012
ModelOptimaVolt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in105.7 in
Length190.7 in177.1 in
Width72.1 in70.4 in
Height57.3 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.40.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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