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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaV50
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,500 $28,140
Base Invoice $24,760 $26,487
Premium Package 2,950 2,195
Navigation system 1,400 2,120
Climate Package   412
Dynamic Trim Package   2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
Audio Package   895
Premium Package 2,635 1,887
Navigation system 1,250 1,823
Climate Package   354
Dynamic Trim Package   1,741
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
Audio Package   769
Options (change) 4,350 9,517
Options (change) 3,885 8,181
Destination 750 695
Total Price $31,600 $38,352
Total Invoice $29,395 $35,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,838
Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaV50
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4218hp I5
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,600$38,352
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$38,352
Total Invoice$29,395$35,363
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,525$35,363

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122006
ModelOptimaV50
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,675$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8700

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122006
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested240580%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested130053%
Total Not Requested115047%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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