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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $33,207
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,400    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Package 3,060    
Technology Package 2,230    
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 5,700 0 1,500
Options (change) 5,290 0 1,440
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $36,860
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,287
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4274hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,225$36,325$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,035-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,190$32,940$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,905-3,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,130$30,800$35,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,800$8,150$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$3,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,905-3,1650

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in165.4 in
Width72.1 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested32510%
Total Not Requested295090%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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