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Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelEosOptima
TrimVR6SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,100 $26,500
Base Invoice $35,517 $24,760
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,400
Xenon HID headlights 950  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package   2,950
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,250
Xenon HID headlights 839  
Limited Package   2,937
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 2,750 7,650
Options (change) 2,428 6,822
Destination 690 750
Total Price $41,540 $34,900
Total Invoice $38,635 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,792
Model Year20082012
ModelEosOptima
TrimVR6SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,540$34,900
Adjustments for Features-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,690$34,900
Total Invoice$38,635$32,332
Adjustments for Features-4,5110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,124$32,332

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelEosOptima
TrimVR6SX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Total Value of Features$11,475$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5110

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelEosOptima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length173.5 in190.7 in
Width70.5 in72.1 in
Height56.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,686 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room41.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
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 seat200No
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 Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

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