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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $24,480 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 2,000    
Technology Package 2,000    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Premium Package 1,790    
Technology Package 1,785    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Options (change) 4,000 6,700 4,700
Options (change) 3,575 6,298 4,418
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $30,950 $35,325 $36,725
Total Invoice $28,805 $33,258 $34,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,785
Model Year201120112011
ModelOptimaS40S40
TrimSXT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,950$35,325$36,725
Adjustments for Features-585-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,365$35,100$36,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,625
Total Invoice$28,805$33,258$34,574
Adjustments for Features-544-2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,261$33,046$34,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,528

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201120112011
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
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 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,125$4,765$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-544-2120

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in176.2 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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