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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: $33,045

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,706

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,195 $39,145
Base Invoice $29,856 $37,579
Premium Trim Package   1,395
Navigation system   1,995
Bose 7 speakers   495
Premium Trim Package   1,228
Navigation system   1,756
Bose 7 speakers   436
Options (change) 0 3,885
Options (change) 0 3,420
Destination 850 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,045 $36,380
Total Invoice $30,706 $34,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,534
Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine159hp I4 H149hp E+
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$33,045$36,380
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,010$36,380
Total Invoice$30,706$34,349
Adjustments for Features-1,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,815$34,349

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaVolt
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,775$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8910

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaVolt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in177.1 in
Width73.2 in70.4 in
Height57.7 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.90.0 ft3

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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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