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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $20,690 $33,600
Base Invoice $19,255 $31,323
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200  
Navigation Package   2,475
Trim Pack 3   2,325
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075  
Navigation Package   2,185
Trim Pack 3   2,053
Options (change) 3,470 4,800
Options (change) 3,100 4,238
Destination 675 750
Total Price $24,835 $39,150
Total Invoice $23,030 $36,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,208
Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine175hp I4251hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,835$39,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$33,680
Total Invoice$23,030$36,311
Adjustments for Features0-5,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$31,238

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20092009
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
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,900$8,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,073

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20092009
ModelOptimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase107.1 in121.2 in
Length189.0 in202.5 in
Width71.1 in76.9 in
Height58.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.4,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 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
15.0 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.083.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.0141.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32531%
Total Not Requested72569%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested59042%
Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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