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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: $36,020

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $15

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / GTIOptimaOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnSXSX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,070 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,667 $25,023 $33,481
Cargo net 100 50 50
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350  
Cargo net 80 42 42
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291  
Options (change) 100 8,285 50
Options (change) 80 7,555 42
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $36,020 $36,035 $37,035
Total Invoice $34,597 $33,473 $34,418

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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: $1,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,982
Model Year201820172017
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$36,020$36,035$37,035
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,020$34,035$34,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225
Total Invoice$34,597$33,473$34,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,858-2,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,597$31,615$31,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$224

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100 
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 warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
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 
CD player$125  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50  
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 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  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,115$7,115$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,858-2,579

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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 Year20182017
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested95018%
Total Not Requested420082%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested242593%
Total Not Requested1757%

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