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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaV50
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,690 $29,715
Base Invoice $19,255 $27,932
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300 2,480
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200 2,205
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160 2,132
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075 1,896
Climate Package   580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Options (change) 4,475 5,835
Options (change) 3,940 5,016
Destination 675 745
Total Price $25,840 $36,295
Total Invoice $23,870 $33,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,658
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaV50
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine194hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,840$36,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$35,040
Total Invoice$23,870$33,693
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$32,528

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaV50
TrimEXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,500$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,165

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length189.0 in177.7 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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
15.0 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.062.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225067%
Total Not Requested110033%

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