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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $68

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $26,500
Base Invoice $24,091 $24,760
Driver's Edition 4,600  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Driver's Edition 4,416  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 4,600 4,350
Options (change) 4,416 3,885
Destination 820 750
Total Price $30,515 $31,600
Total Invoice $29,327 $29,395

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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: $1,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,616
Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,515$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,515$28,715
Total Invoice$29,327$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,327$26,711

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142012
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTISX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
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$3,015$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,684

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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 Year20142012
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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested32511%
Total Not Requested268089%

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