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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelOptimaOptimaTiguan
TrimSXHybridR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,200 $26,500 $37,650
Base Invoice $24,480 $24,760 $36,145
Technology Package 2,000    
Premium Package 2,000    
Premium Technology Package   5,000  
Technology Package 1,785    
Premium Package 1,790    
Premium Technology Package   4,465  
Options (change) 4,000 5,000 0
Options (change) 3,575 4,465 0
Destination 750 750 865
Total Price $30,950 $32,250 $38,515
Total Invoice $28,805 $29,975 $37,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,293
Model Year201120112015
ModelOptimaOptimaTiguan
TrimSXHybridR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4166hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17255/40-19
Total Price$30,950$32,250$38,515
Adjustments for Features00-1,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,950$32,250$36,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,300$0
Total Invoice$28,805$29,975$37,010
Adjustments for Features00-1,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,805$29,975$35,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201120112015
ModelOptimaOptimaTiguan
TrimSXHybridR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,725$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,912

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in102.5 in
Length190.7 in174.5 in
Width72.1 in71.2 in
Height57.3 in65.6 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,405 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.456.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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