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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: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTiguan
TrimSXSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,500 $36,250
Base Invoice $28,380 $34,801
Technology Package 3,000  
Universal garage door opener 350 325
Cargo net 50 100
Remote start 425  
Technology Package 2,727  
Universal garage door opener 291 270
Cargo net 42 80
Remote start 353  
Options (change) 3,825 425
Options (change) 3,413 350
Destination 895 900
Total Price $35,220 $37,575
Total Invoice $32,688 $36,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTiguan
TrimSXSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10480, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$35,220$37,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,220$35,475
Total Invoice$32,688$36,051
Adjustments for Features0-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,688$34,036

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaTiguan
TrimSXSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Cornering lights $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
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$4,040$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,015

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Tiguan

Model Year20182018
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
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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