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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,995 $35,070
Base Invoice $19,620 $33,667
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium Package 1,960  
Navigation system 1,075  
Options (change) 3,400 0
Options (change) 3,035 0
Destination 695 850
Total Price $25,090 $35,920
Total Invoice $23,350 $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: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,228
Model Year20102018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimEXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp 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$25,090$35,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$30,780
Total Invoice$23,350$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-4,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$29,578

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102018
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
Rear spoiler $200
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
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,800$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,939

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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 Year20102018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.8 in
Length189.0 in167.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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		15.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.053.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
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 Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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