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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Atlas Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $17,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaAtlas
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $39,160
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $37,554
2.7L V6 1,005 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
3.6L V6     1,730
2.7L V6 840 935  
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
3.6L V6     1,659
Options (change) 3,275 3,105 1,730
Options (change) 2,865 2,810 1,659
Destination 675 675 925
Total Price $24,640 $24,920 $41,815
Total Invoice $22,795 $23,150 $40,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,471
Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaAtlas
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6194hp V6276hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17245/60-18
Total Price$24,640$24,920$41,815
Adjustments for Features-3000-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,340$24,920$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$22,795$23,150$40,138
Adjustments for Features-2780-8,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,517$23,150$31,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$633$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year200920092018
ModelOptimaOptimaAtlas
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$4,200$3,900$12,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-2780-8,150

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Atlas

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaAtlas
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in117.3 in
Length189.0 in198.3 in
Width71.1 in78.3 in
Height58.3 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft320.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.055.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.096.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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