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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: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaV50
TrimEXEX TurboHybridT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,500 $28,140
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,760 $26,487
Premium Package 2,250 2,150   2,195
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Technology Package     5,000  
Climate Package       412
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Stability control       695
Xenon HID headlights       700
Navigation system       2,120
Audio Package       895
Premium Package 2,010 1,920   1,887
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Premium Technology Package     4,465  
Climate Package       354
Metallic paint (extra cost)       408
Stability control       597
Xenon HID headlights       602
Navigation system       1,823
Audio Package       769
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 5,000 7,492
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 4,465 6,440
Destination 750 750 750 695
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $32,250 $36,327
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $29,975 $33,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,317
Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaV50
TrimEXEX TurboHybridT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H218hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$27,700$29,600$32,250$36,327
Adjustments for Features-1,560-1,560-2,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,140$28,040$29,915$36,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$3,775$0
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$29,975$33,622
Adjustments for Features-1,450-1,451-2,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,305$26,084$27,805$33,622
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$3,500$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2011201120112006
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaV50
TrimEXEX TurboHybridT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$5,250$6,025$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$1,560$2,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,450-1,451-2,1700

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in177.7 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,327 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Total Requested260044%
Total Not Requested325056%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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