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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $24,480 $24,091
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000  
Driver's Edition   4,600
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785  
Driver's Edition   4,416
Options (change) 4,000 4,600
Options (change) 3,575 4,416
Destination 750 820
Total Price $30,950 $30,515
Total Invoice $28,805 $29,327

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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: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,254
Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,950$30,515
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$30,515
Total Invoice$28,805$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,073$29,327

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112014
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,800$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7320

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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 Year20112014
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in165.4 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.446.0 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
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested200087%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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