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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaS40
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $28,515
Base Invoice $24,760 $26,804
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400 2,205
Premium Package 2,950 2,350
Climate Package   412
Dynamic Trim Package   1,340
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,350
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250 1,896
Premium Package 2,635 2,021
Climate Package   354
Dynamic Trim Package   1,153
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Xenon HID headlights   688
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,161
Options (change) 7,650 9,382
Options (change) 6,822 8,068
Destination 750 745
Total Price $34,900 $38,642
Total Invoice $32,332 $35,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,869
Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaS40
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,900$38,642
Adjustments for Features-1,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,190$38,642
Total Invoice$32,332$35,617
Adjustments for Features-1,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,748$35,617

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaS40
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,150$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5840

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in175.9 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,278 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 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested240580%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested245079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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