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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $35,070
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $33,667
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350    
Cargo net 50 50 100
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291    
Cargo net 42 42 80
Options (change) 8,285 50 100
Options (change) 7,555 42 80
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $36,035 $37,035 $36,020
Total Invoice $33,473 $34,418 $34,597

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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: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,982
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,035$37,035$36,020
Adjustments for Features-2,000-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$34,260$36,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$33,473$34,418$34,597
Adjustments for Features-1,858-2,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,615$31,839$34,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXSX LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,890$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,858-2,5790

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.6 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95018%
Total Not Requested420082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested242593%
Total Not Requested1757%

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