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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $20,995
Base Invoice $28,843 $19,620
Premium Package   2,200
Navigation system   1,200
Premium Package   1,960
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 0 3,400
Options (change) 0 3,035
Destination 820 695
Total Price $30,865 $25,090
Total Invoice $29,663 $23,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,001
Model Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,865$25,090
Adjustments for Features-1,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,500$25,090
Total Invoice$29,663$23,350
Adjustments for Features-1,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,351$23,350

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,240$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3120

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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 Year20152010
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.5 in189.0 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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