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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: $30,790

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,715

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaC30
TrimSXSX LimitedT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $24,950
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $23,453
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Xenon HID headlights     800
Blind spot warning system     700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Proximity key     450
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Xenon HID headlights     752
Blind spot warning system     658
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Proximity key     423
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 0 0 9,350
Options (change) 0 0 8,864
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $35,175
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $33,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,990
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaC30
TrimSXSX LimitedT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4245hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,790$36,890$35,175
Adjustments for Features-550-5,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,240$31,390$35,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$33,192
Adjustments for Features-513-5,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,202$29,173$33,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$971$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaC30
TrimSXSX LimitedT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,715$9,665$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$5,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-513-5,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaC30
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in167.4 in
Width73.2 in70.2 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.920.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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