Kia Optima Kia Optima 2012 Volkswagen Routan Volkswagen Routan 2010

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,300

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,310

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,542

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $36,600
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $34,102
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Premium Technology Package       5,350  
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Premium Technology Package       4,780  
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 4,350 5,350 0
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 3,885 4,780 0
Destination 750 750 750 750 750
Total Price $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $31,800 $37,350
Total Invoice $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $29,550 $34,852

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Kia Optima dealer quotes or Volkswagen Routan dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,001
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H251hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,300$30,200$31,600$31,800$37,350
Adjustments for Features00-625-825-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,300$30,200$30,975$30,975$33,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$2,675$0
Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$29,395$29,550$34,852
Adjustments for Features00-581-767-3,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,310$28,090$28,814$28,783$31,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,780$2,504$2,473$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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$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$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire $150  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100
Voice recorder    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror    $25
Detailed driving style feedback   $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
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$200 
Metal pedals  $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,925$7,550$7,750$10,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$625$825$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments00-581-767-3,541

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20122010
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.4,336 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 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
15.4141.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested60019%
Total Not Requested250581%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested60019%
Total Not Requested250581%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested240580%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested195030%
Total Not Requested450570%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Kia models.