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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaTiguan
TrimSXSX LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $36,250
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $34,801
Technology Package 4,800    
SX Base Package 3,085    
Universal garage door opener 350 350 325
Cargo net 50 50 100
Remote start 425 425  
Technology Package 4,380    
SX Base Package 2,842    
Universal garage door opener 291 291 270
Cargo net 42 42 80
Remote start 353 353  
Options (change) 8,710 825 425
Options (change) 7,908 686 350
Destination 895 895 900
Total Price $36,460 $37,810 $37,575
Total Invoice $33,826 $35,062 $36,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $594
Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaTiguan
TrimSXSX LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4245hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$36,460$37,810$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,460$36,935$35,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,826$35,062$36,051
Adjustments for Features0-811-1,631
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,826$34,251$34,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year201720172018
ModelOptimaOptimaTiguan
TrimSXSX LimitedSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$5,340$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-811-1,631

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20172018
ModelOptimaTiguan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in109.8 in
Length191.1 in185.1 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,778 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in33.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in47.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.933.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.965.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested340066%
Total Not Requested175034%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested232589%
Total Not Requested27511%

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