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Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $28,380 $26,085 $29,281
Climate Package   900 900
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
Leather seating surfaces     200
Climate Package   846 846
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Proximity key   423 423
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 0 5,800 4,000
Options (change) 0 5,452 3,760
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $31,395 $34,425 $36,025
Total Invoice $29,275 $32,412 $33,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,095
Model Year201820112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,395$34,425$36,025
Adjustments for Features-2,1000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,295$34,425$35,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$29,275$32,412$33,916
Adjustments for Features-1,9580-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,317$32,412$33,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201820112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,365$4,265$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9580-212

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelOptimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in176.2 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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