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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,190 $25,095
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 0 5,700
Options (change) 0 5,472
Destination 965 820
Total Price $33,155 $31,615

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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: $1,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,510
Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,155$31,615
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,005$31,615

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202014
ModelOptimaGolf / GTI
TrimSXGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,790$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-920

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20202014
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 Weight3,558 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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 system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested60020%

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