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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: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $28,515
Base Invoice $18,510 $26,804
Premium Package 1,300 2,350
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Premium Package 1,160 2,021
2.7L V6 840  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Climate Package   580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Options (change) 4,355 3,500
Options (change) 3,830 3,009
Destination 675 745
Total Price $24,925 $32,760
Total Invoice $23,015 $30,558

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,876
Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,925$32,760
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$32,045
Total Invoice$23,015$30,558
Adjustments for Features0-667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$29,891

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-667

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in175.9 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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 S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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