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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: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $34,590
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $33,207
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 0 0 1,500
Options (change) 0 0 1,440
Destination 850 850 770
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $36,860
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $35,417

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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: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,558
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,790$36,890$36,860
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,790$31,940$36,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$35,417
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,715$29,685$35,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$9,415$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,600-144

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in165.4 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.946.0 ft3

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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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