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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $35,070
Base Invoice $18,510 $33,667
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Options (change) 3,550 0
Options (change) 3,150 0
Destination 675 850
Total Price $24,120 $35,920
Total Invoice $22,335 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,786
Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,120$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$30,305
Total Invoice$22,335$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-5,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$29,121

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
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 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,225$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,396

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length186.4 in167.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.853.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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