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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: $25,870

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,930

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTIRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,795 $34,795 $21,975
Base Invoice $23,803 $33,403 $20,370
Autobahn Package 6,200    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720  
Premium Package     2,000
Navigation system     1,200
Autobahn Package 5,952    
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651  
Premium Package     1,790
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 6,200 1,720 3,200
Options (change) 5,952 1,651 2,865
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $31,790 $37,310 $25,870
Total Invoice $30,550 $35,849 $23,930

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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: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year201320132010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTIRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$31,790$37,310$25,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,790$35,360$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,570$0
Total Invoice$30,550$35,849$23,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,874-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,550$33,975$23,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132010
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTIRSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Headlight washers $50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,965$4,915$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-56

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132010
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length165.4 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.0 ft3

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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 headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested187546%
Total Not Requested217554%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%

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