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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: $30,965

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,990 $30,045
Cargo net 50 100
Cargo net 42 80
Options (change) 50 100
Options (change) 42 80
Destination 925 820
Total Price $32,965 $30,965

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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: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,851
Model Year20192015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,965$30,965
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,415$30,965

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-750

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20192015
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in167.5 in
Width73.2 in70.8 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.2,964 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.952.7 ft3

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