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Kia Optima vs. Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelOptimaXC90XC90
TrimSX3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,500 $39,700 $42,500
Base Invoice $24,760 $37,318 $39,950
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
Premium Package 2,950    
Platinum Package   5,200 3,100
Upgraded leather upholstery   0  
Wood trim   0  
Climate Package   700 700
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   325  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
Premium Package 2,635    
Platinum Package   4,888 2,914
Upgraded leather upholstery   0  
Wood trim   0  
Climate Package   658 658
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   306  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Options (change) 7,650 6,775 4,350
Options (change) 6,822 6,369 4,089
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $34,900 $47,370 $47,745
Total Invoice $32,332 $44,582 $44,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,003
Model Year201220132013
ModelOptimaXC90XC90
TrimSX3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine274hp I4240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$34,900$47,370$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,900$46,045$46,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575
Total Invoice$32,332$44,582$44,934
Adjustments for Features0-1,247-1,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,332$43,335$43,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$540

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201220132013
ModelOptimaXC90XC90
TrimSX3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo organizer $100$100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,600$7,925$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,247-1,059

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20122013
ModelOptimaXC90
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in112.6 in
Length190.7 in188.9 in
Width72.1 in74.7 in
Height57.3 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.443.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.485.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested87529%
Total Not Requested213071%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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