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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXEX TurboHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $37,390
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $35,857
Premium Package 2,250 2,150    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Premium Package 2,010 1,920    
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 0
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 0
Destination 750 750 750 820
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $38,210
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $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: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,322
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXEX TurboHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$38,210
Adjustments for Features-1500-775-3,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,550$29,600$31,475$34,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$3,925$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$36,677
Adjustments for Features-1390-720-3,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$27,535$29,255$32,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,919$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXEX TurboHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors   $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, third row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Removable console   $200
Roof rails   $250
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Sliding center console   $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Traffic information$25$25 $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice recorder   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror   $25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$5,975$5,825$6,600$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$775$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-1390-720-3,739

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.0 in121.2 in
Length190.7 in202.5 in
Width72.1 in76.9 in
Height57.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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
15.4 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.483.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.4140.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40017%
Total Not Requested200083%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested240041%
Total Not Requested345059%

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