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Kia Optima vs. Volvo S60 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volvo S60 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaS60S60S60
TrimEXT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $31,300 $38,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $18,510 $29,422 $36,143 $40,373
Stability control 650      
Premium Package 1,300 1,900 1,500  
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200      
Climate Package   800 800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Wood trim       0
Stability control 580      
Premium Package 1,160 1,786 1,410  
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160      
Climate Package   752 752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517 517
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 3,550 3,250 2,850 1,350
Options (change) 3,150 3,055 2,679 1,269
Destination 675 875 875 875
Total Price $24,120 $35,425 $42,175 $45,175
Total Invoice $22,335 $33,352 $39,697 $42,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,944
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaS60S60S60
TrimEXT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 8160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$24,120$35,425$42,175$45,175
Adjustments for Features0-1,140-3,690-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$34,285$38,485$40,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$6,625
Total Invoice$22,335$33,352$39,697$42,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,073-3,473-4,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$32,279$36,224$38,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,945$6,224

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S60

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaS60S60S60
TrimEXT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,365$5,915$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140$3,690$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,073-3,473-4,014

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20082012
ModelOptimaS60
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in109.3 in
Length186.4 in182.2 in
Width71.1 in73.4 in
Height58.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

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