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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Touareg Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Touareg Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $10,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelOptimaTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSXV6V8V10 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $37,410 $44,750 $67,750
Base Invoice $24,760 $33,977 $40,608 $61,385
Limited Package 3,300      
Navigation system 1,400      
Premium Package 2,950      
V6 Package 4   6,850    
Tire-pressure monitor   450 450  
V8 Package 2     5,260  
Winter Package     600  
Limited Package 2,937      
Navigation system 1,250      
Premium Package 2,635      
V6 Package 4   6,049    
Tire-pressure monitor   398 398  
V8 Package 2     4,645  
Winter Package     530  
Options (change) 7,650 7,300 6,310 0
Options (change) 6,822 6,447 5,573 0
Destination 750 670 670 670
Total Price $34,900 $45,380 $51,730 $68,420
Total Invoice $32,332 $41,094 $46,851 $62,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,530
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelOptimaTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSXV6V8V10 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4240hp V6310hp V8310hp V10 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12375, 11375, 11375, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/60-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,900$45,380$51,730$68,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,465-3,465-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$42,915$48,265$62,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,350$19,715
Total Invoice$32,332$41,094$46,851$62,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,232-3,138-5,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$38,862$43,713$56,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,851$17,942

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelOptimaTouaregTouaregTouareg
TrimSXV6V8V10 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails $250$250$250
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Speaker lights$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,350$7,815$8,815$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,465$3,465$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,232-3,138-5,251

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Touareg

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaTouareg
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.4 in
Length190.7 in187.2 in
Width72.1 in75.9 in
Height57.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.5,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested195565%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V6

V6 Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested305066%
Total Not Requested157534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Touareg V8

V8 Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Aux input50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Unbranded, 375W, 11 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested112541%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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