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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $19,895
Base Invoice $33,667 $18,510
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 3,550
Options (change) 0 3,150
Destination 850 675
Total Price $35,920 $24,120
Total Invoice $34,517 $22,335

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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: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,786
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4162hp 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$35,920$24,120
Adjustments for Features-5,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,305$24,120
Total Invoice$34,517$22,335
Adjustments for Features-5,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,121$22,335

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,840$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.6 in186.4 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.0 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
17.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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