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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: $33,740

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimSXSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $31,990 $44,280
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 425  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42  
Remote start 353  
Options (change) 825 0
Options (change) 686 0
Destination 925 820
Total Price $33,740 $45,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,381
Model Year20192012
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimSXSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine245hp I4283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$33,740$45,100
Adjustments for Features0-5,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,740$39,585

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20192012
ModelOptimaRoutan
TrimSXSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Dual power sliding doors $800
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$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 
911 assist$25 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,090$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,293

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Routan

Model Year20192012
ModelOptimaRoutan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase110.4 in121.2 in
Length191.1 in202.5 in
Width73.2 in76.9 in
Height57.7 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,558 lb.4,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
15.9 ft332.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.983.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.9140.6 ft3

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