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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: $35,640

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,137

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $32,651 $27,865 $33,435
Driver Assistance Package 1,095    
Cargo net 100 50 50
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Driver Assistance Package 942    
Cargo net 80 42 42
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Options (change) 1,195 4,850 50
Options (change) 1,022 4,422 42
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $36,110 $35,640 $36,940
Total Invoice $34,493 $33,137 $34,327

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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: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,332
Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,110$35,640$36,940
Adjustments for Features-250-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$35,640$36,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$34,493$33,137$34,327
Adjustments for Features-240-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,469$33,137$34,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,640$5,615$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-279

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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 Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.5 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested215043%
Total Not Requested285057%

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