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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: $27,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $36,595
Base Invoice $25,040 $35,131
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 800 820
Total Price $27,600 $37,415
Total Invoice $25,840 $35,951

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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: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,869
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,600$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,600$33,000
Total Invoice$25,840$35,951
Adjustments for Features0-4,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,840$31,709

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,242

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in103.8 in
Length190.7 in167.5 in
Width72.1 in70.8 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,340 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.452.7 ft3

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