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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: $31,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $30,500
Base Invoice $23,323 $28,380
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Autobahn Package 5,310  
Options (change) 6,630 0
Options (change) 6,366 0
Destination 770 895
Total Price $31,695 $31,395
Total Invoice $30,459 $29,275

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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: $3,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,748
Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,695$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$28,645
Total Invoice$30,459$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$26,711

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,564

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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 Year20112018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length165.4 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 ft315.9 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 surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested282570%
Total Not Requested122530%

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