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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: $4,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelEosOptima
TrimLuxSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,832 $24,760
Navigation system 1,990 1,400
Technology Package 1,100  
Limited Package   3,300
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system 1,758 1,250
Technology Package 971  
Limited Package   2,937
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 3,090 7,650
Options (change) 2,729 6,822
Destination 700 750
Total Price $38,990 $34,900
Total Invoice $36,261 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Eos Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $642
Model Year20092012
ModelEosOptima
TrimLuxSX
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,990$34,900
Adjustments for Features-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$34,900
Total Invoice$36,261$32,332
Adjustments for Features-4,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,690$32,332

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelEosOptima
TrimLuxSX
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
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
Metal pedals $75
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,490$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Eos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,506 lb.3,207 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
Volkswagen Eos Lux

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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 trim300Yes
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 Requested100095%
Total Not Requested505%
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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