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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $17,605 $26,085 $29,281
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220    
CD changer, remote 375    
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces     200
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169    
CD changer, remote 288    
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 2,475 2,550 750
Options (change) 2,122 2,397 705
Destination 590 875 875
Total Price $22,165 $31,175 $32,775
Total Invoice $20,317 $29,357 $30,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,813
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,165$31,175$32,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,365-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$28,810$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$20,317$29,357$30,861
Adjustments for Features0-2,227-2,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$27,130$28,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimEXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$2,050$4,415$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,227-2,439

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length185.8 in176.2 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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