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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,895 $37,390
Base Invoice $18,510 $35,857
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Rear spoiler 200  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Rear spoiler 160  
2.7L V6 840  
Options (change) 4,555 0
Options (change) 3,990 0
Destination 675 820
Total Price $25,125 $38,210
Total Invoice $23,175 $36,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,628
Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine185hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$25,125$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-6,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$32,090
Total Invoice$23,175$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-5,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$30,803

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, third row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments $100
Removable console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Sliding center console $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, third row seats $150
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Total Value of Features$2,800$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,874

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.1 in121.2 in
Length186.4 in202.5 in
Width71.1 in76.9 in
Height58.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
14.8 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.883.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.8140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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