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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $26,200
Base Invoice $23,323 $24,480
Autobahn Package 5,530  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 5,530 4,000
Options (change) 5,310 3,575
Destination 770 750
Total Price $30,595 $30,950
Total Invoice $29,403 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,957
Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,595$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$28,415
Total Invoice$29,403$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$26,446

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights $100
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,359

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length165.4 in190.7 in
Width70.3 in72.1 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested237559%
Total Not Requested167541%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested200087%

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