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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: $13,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $19,895 $37,890 $44,280
Base Invoice $18,510 $36,337 $42,465
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 0
Options (change) 3,990 0 0
Destination 675 820 820
Total Price $25,125 $38,710 $45,100
Total Invoice $23,175 $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: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,772
Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine185hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$25,125$38,710$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-6,470-10,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$32,240$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,690
Total Invoice$23,175$37,157$43,285
Adjustments for Features0-6,210-9,761
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,175$30,947$33,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,577

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year200820122012
ModelOptimaRoutanRoutan
TrimEXSELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, third row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$2,875$9,345$13,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,470$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,210-9,761

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20082012
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan specs.

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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