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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelOptimaOptimaV50V50
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $27,260 $30,879
Premium Package 3,300      
Technology Package 2,300      
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Blind spot warning system     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Proximity key     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Premium Package 3,059      
Technology Package 2,129      
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Blind spot warning system     658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Proximity key     423 423
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 5,600 0 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 5,188 0 7,332 5,640
Destination 800 800 875 875
Total Price $33,900 $36,100 $37,675 $39,725
Total Invoice $31,751 $33,763 $35,467 $37,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,648
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelOptimaOptimaV50V50
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine274hp I4274hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,900$36,100$37,675$39,725
Adjustments for Features-995-2,3450-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$33,755$37,675$39,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,575
Total Invoice$31,751$33,763$35,467$37,394
Adjustments for Features-932-2,1930-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,819$31,570$35,467$36,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$751$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelOptimaOptimaV50V50
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,925$4,580$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$2,345$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-932-2,1930-447

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20142011
ModelOptimaV50
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in178.0 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,570 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.444.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested95029%
Total Not Requested232571%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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