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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: $34,275

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,077

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $1,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $32,150 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $32,651 $29,815 $25,920 $33,140
Cargo net 100 50 50 50
Technology Package   2,350 2,400  
Premium Package     3,300  
Cargo net 80 42 42 42
Technology Package   2,185 2,230  
Premium Package     3,060  
Options (change) 100 2,400 5,750 50
Options (change) 80 2,227 5,332 42
Destination 820 825 825 825
Total Price $35,015 $35,375 $34,275 $36,375
Total Invoice $33,551 $32,867 $32,077 $34,007

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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: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $908
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,015$35,375$34,275$36,375
Adjustments for Features-6150-25-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,400$35,375$34,250$35,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0$750
Total Invoice$33,551$32,867$32,077$34,007
Adjustments for Features-5890-23-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,962$32,867$32,054$32,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$813$0$668

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Mirrorlink support$0   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,415$5,800$5,825$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$25$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5890-23-1,285

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172015
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 Weight2,964 lb.3,238 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30017%
Total Not Requested145083%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested62519%
Total Not Requested265081%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%

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