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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: $34,445

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,044

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $30,500
Base Invoice $33,667 $28,380
Cargo net 100 50
Technology Package   3,000
Cargo net 80 42
Technology Package   2,727
Options (change) 100 3,050
Options (change) 80 2,769
Destination 850 895
Total Price $36,020 $34,445
Total Invoice $34,597 $32,044

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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: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,948
Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,020$34,445
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$32,945
Total Invoice$34,597$32,044
Adjustments for Features0-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$30,649

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,790$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,395

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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 Year20182018
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in110.4 in
Length167.6 in191.1 in
Width70.8 in73.2 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,946 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		17.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117538%
Total Not Requested190062%

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