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Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaC30C30
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $18,510 $22,372 $24,393
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Power front seats   900 900
Special order charge   300 300
Leather seating surfaces   1,200 200
Cruise control   185  
Sunroof   1,200 1,200
CD changer, in-dash   475 475
Heated front seats   450 450
Fog lights   295  
Automatic climate control, front   250 250
Universal garage door opener   225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   150 150
Aluminum trim   150  
Overhead sunglass holder   125 125
Trip computer   100 100
Center armrest(s), second row   40 40
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Power front seats   846 846
Special order charge   282 282
Leather seating surfaces   1,128 188
Cruise control   174  
Sunroof   1,128 1,128
CD changer, in-dash   447 447
Heated front seats   423 423
Fog lights   277  
Automatic climate control, front   235 235
Universal garage door opener   212 212
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   141 141
Aluminum trim   141  
Overhead sunglass holder   118 118
Trip computer   94 94
Center armrest(s), second row   38 38
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 3,550 6,570 4,940
Options (change) 3,150 6,178 4,646
Destination 675 825 825
Total Price $24,120 $31,195 $31,715
Total Invoice $22,335 $29,375 $29,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,397
Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaC30C30
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,120$31,195$31,715
Adjustments for Features-3850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,735$31,195$31,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320
Total Invoice$22,335$29,375$29,864
Adjustments for Features-3570-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,978$29,375$29,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$301

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30

Model Year200820092009
ModelOptimaC30C30
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,750$1,365$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3570-188

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in167.4 in
Width71.1 in70.2 in
Height58.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.820.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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