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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: $35,525

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,095

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaS40S40
TrimSXSX LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Technology Package 4,800      
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Blind spot warning system     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Proximity key     450 450
Leather seating surfaces       200
Premium Technology Package 4,380      
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Blind spot warning system     658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Proximity key     423 423
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 4,800 0 6,900 5,100
Options (change) 4,380 0 6,486 4,794
Destination 850 850 875 875
Total Price $35,590 $36,890 $35,525 $37,125
Total Invoice $33,095 $34,285 $33,446 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year2016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaS40S40
TrimSXSX LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,590$36,890$35,525$37,125
Adjustments for Features-4,300-4,6000-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,290$32,290$35,525$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$1,375
Total Invoice$33,095$34,285$33,446$34,950
Adjustments for Features-3,999-4,2750-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,096$30,010$33,446$34,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2016201620112011
ModelOptimaOptimaS40S40
TrimSXSX LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front row armrests$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,865$8,165$3,565$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$4,600$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,999-4,2750-212

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20162011
ModelOptimaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in176.2 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested105021%
Total Not Requested395079%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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