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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: $25,870

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,930

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelOptimaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,975 $24,795 $34,795
Base Invoice $20,370 $23,803 $33,403
Premium Package 2,000    
Navigation system 1,200    
Autobahn Package   6,200  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Premium Package 1,790    
Navigation system 1,075    
Autobahn Package   5,952  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 3,200 6,200 1,720
Options (change) 2,865 5,952 1,651
Destination 695 795 795
Total Price $25,870 $31,790 $37,310
Total Invoice $23,930 $30,550 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year201020132013
ModelOptimaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$25,870$31,790$37,310
Adjustments for Features-600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,810$31,790$35,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,570
Total Invoice$23,930$30,550$35,849
Adjustments for Features-560-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,874$30,550$33,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,425

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020132013
ModelOptimaGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,025$2,965$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-560-1,874

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102013
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length189.0 in165.4 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.046.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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