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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: $30,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,958

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $24,190 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500 $37,390
Base Invoice $22,801 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140 $35,857
Premium Package 3,300     3,300    
Technology Package 2,400 2,350   2,400    
Cargo net 50 50 50 50 50  
Premium Tech Package     4,600      
Premium Package 3,060     3,060    
Technology Package 2,230 2,185   2,230    
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 42  
Premium Tech Package     4,270      
Options (change) 5,750 2,400 4,650 5,750 50 0
Options (change) 5,332 2,227 4,312 5,332 42 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 820
Total Price $30,765 $35,375 $31,265 $34,275 $36,375 $38,210
Total Invoice $28,958 $32,867 $29,270 $32,077 $34,007 $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: $4,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,099
Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine192hp I4159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$30,765$35,375$31,265$34,275$36,375$38,210
Adjustments for Features0-950-275-975-2,325-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,425$30,990$33,300$34,050$35,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,660$225$2,535$3,285$0
Total Invoice$28,958$32,867$29,270$32,077$34,007$36,677
Adjustments for Features0-883-257-912-2,174-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,958$31,984$29,013$31,165$31,833$34,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,026$55$2,207$2,875$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year201520152015201520152011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaRoutan
TrimEXHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$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$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$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$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 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$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$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler $200  $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive     $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror     $25
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Floor mats     $75
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, third row seats     $150
Power-stowing third row seats     $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats     $50
Wood trim    $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks     $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,350$8,300$7,625$8,325$9,675$10,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$275$975$2,325$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-257-912-2,174-2,620

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20152011
ModelOptimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.0 in121.2 in
Length190.7 in202.5 in
Width72.1 in76.9 in
Height57.9 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.4,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested277582%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested132529%
Total Not Requested322571%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested267582%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%

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