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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $34,795
Base Invoice $24,760 $33,403
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 4,350 1,720
Options (change) 3,885 1,651
Destination 750 795
Total Price $31,600 $37,310
Total Invoice $29,395 $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: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,068
Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,600$37,310
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,940$37,310
Total Invoice$29,395$35,849
Adjustments for Features-6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,781$35,849

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$5,450$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6140

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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 Year20122013
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.3,326 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested32511%
Total Not Requested268089%

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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