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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: $28,350

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,605

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $9,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520142014
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptima
TrimRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,595 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $35,131 $25,763 $32,963
Cargo net 100 50 50
Cargo net 80 42 42
Options (change) 100 50 50
Options (change) 80 42 42
Destination 820 800 800
Total Price $37,515 $28,350 $36,150
Total Invoice $36,031 $26,605 $33,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,762
Model Year201520142014
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptima
TrimRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,515$28,350$36,150
Adjustments for Features-3,8150-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,700$28,350$30,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250
Total Invoice$36,031$26,605$33,805
Adjustments for Features-3,6640-5,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,367$26,605$28,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,010

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520142014
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptima
TrimRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200 $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0 $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$6,315$2,500$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6640-5,190

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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 Year20152014
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.0 in
Length167.5 in190.7 in
Width70.8 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

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