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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,337

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,100 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $17,605 $36,337 $42,465
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
2.7L V6 1,300    
CD changer, remote 375    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
2.7L V6 1,020    
CD changer, remote 288    
Options (change) 3,775 0 0
Options (change) 3,142 0 0
Destination 590 820 820
Total Price $23,465 $38,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $21,337 $37,157 $43,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,656
Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine170hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$23,465$38,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-8,505-12,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,465$30,205$32,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$21,337$37,157$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-8,164-11,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,337$28,993$31,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,578

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200620122012
ModelOptimaRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Dual power sliding doors $800$800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Sliding center console $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights$125 $125
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, third row seats $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,175$10,680$14,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,505$12,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,164-11,714

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase106.3 in121.2 in
Length185.8 in202.5 in
Width71.5 in76.9 in
Height55.5 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.683.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.6140.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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