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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaS40
TrimSXT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $32,350
Base Invoice $24,760 $30,409
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 2,205
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   450
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 2,073
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Xenon HID headlights   752
Proximity key   423
Options (change) 4,350 4,655
Options (change) 3,885 4,376
Destination 750 825
Total Price $31,600 $37,830
Total Invoice $29,395 $35,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,410
Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaS40
TrimSXT5 R-Design
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$31,600$37,830
Adjustments for Features-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$37,830
Total Invoice$29,395$35,610
Adjustments for Features-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,200$35,610

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelOptimaS40
TrimSXT5 R-Design
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1950

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
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.3,326 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested45015%
Total Not Requested255585%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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