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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: $31,575

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaVolt
TrimSXHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $25,700 $37,570
Base Invoice $24,760 $24,020 $36,067
Navigation system 1,400   495
Premium Package 2,950    
Premium Technology Package   5,350  
Door sill trim plates     135
Navigation system 1,250   450
Premium Package 2,635    
Premium Technology Package   4,780  
Door sill trim plates     123
Options (change) 4,350 5,350 630
Options (change) 3,885 4,780 573
Destination 750 750 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,600 $31,800 $31,575
Total Invoice $29,395 $29,550 $30,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $823
Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaVolt
TrimSXHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H149hp PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,600$31,800$31,575
Adjustments for Features-185-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,415$31,415$31,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$29,395$29,550$30,015
Adjustments for Features-172-3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,223$29,192$30,015
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201220122018
ModelOptimaOptimaVolt
TrimSXHybridPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,900$7,100$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-172-3580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122018
ModelOptimaVolt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in106.1 in
Length190.7 in180.4 in
Width72.1 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.8.9 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 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested302547%
Total Not Requested343053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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