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Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaV50
TrimEXT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,895 $35,500
Base Invoice $18,510 $33,370
2.7L V6 1,005  
Stability control 650  
Premium Package 1,300  
Rear spoiler 200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
2.7L V6 840  
Stability control 580  
Premium Package 1,160  
Rear spoiler 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 3,155 725
Options (change) 2,740 682
Destination 675 825
Total Price $23,725 $37,050
Total Invoice $21,925 $34,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,006
Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaV50
TrimEXT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine185hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,725$37,050
Adjustments for Features0-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,725$33,920
Total Invoice$21,925$34,877
Adjustments for Features0-2,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$31,931

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaV50
TrimEXT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,250$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,946

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082009
ModelOptimaV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in178.0 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.862.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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