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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: $30,835

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $780

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $25,095
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $24,091
SX Base Package 3,085    
Driver's Edition     4,600
6-speed automated manual     1,100
SX Base Package 2,842    
Driver's Edition     4,416
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,085 0 5,700
Options (change) 2,842 0 5,472
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $30,835 $36,985 $31,615
Total Invoice $28,760 $34,376 $30,383

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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: $2,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,999
Model Year201720172014
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,835$36,985$31,615
Adjustments for Features-1,475-7,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$29,835$31,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$28,760$34,376$30,383
Adjustments for Features-1,376-6,6460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,384$27,730$30,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$346$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172014
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$11,465$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$7,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,376-6,6460

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172014
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.3,090 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
Kia Optima SX

SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested175067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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