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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,197

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaV50
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,500 $29,590
Base Invoice $24,760 $27,850
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,400 2,120
Premium Package 2,950 2,395
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)   1,575
Climate Package   412
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Satellite radio   295
Audio Package   895
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   700
Polished alloy wheels   1,495
Limited Package 2,937  
Navigation system 1,250 1,823
Premium Package 2,635 2,059
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)   1,355
Climate Package   354
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Satellite radio   253
Audio Package   769
Proximity key   387
Xenon HID headlights   602
Polished alloy wheels   1,285
Options (change) 7,650 10,812
Options (change) 6,822 9,295
Destination 750 695
Total Price $34,900 $41,097
Total Invoice $32,332 $37,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,305
Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaV50
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4218hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12325, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,900$41,097
Adjustments for Features-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,040$41,097
Total Invoice$32,332$37,840
Adjustments for Features-7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,535$37,840

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122007
ModelOptimaV50
TrimSXT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,875$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7970

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122007
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 SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
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
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
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%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested245083%
Total Not Requested50017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

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