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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: $8,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $26,940
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,359
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 650 695
Convenience Package 700 405
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,300 2,195
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
2.7L V6 840  
Stability control 580 597
Convenience Package 625 348
Appearance Package 625  
Premium Package 1,160 1,887
Climate Package   580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 4,355 5,695
Options (change) 3,830 5,070
Destination 675 695
Total Price $24,925 $33,330
Total Invoice $23,015 $31,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,698
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaS40
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6218hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,925$33,330
Adjustments for Features0-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,925$32,890
Total Invoice$23,015$31,124
Adjustments for Features0-411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,015$30,713

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082006
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
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$1,975$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082006
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

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%

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