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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $15,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $19,100
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
Options (change) 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 1,834
Destination 920 590
Total Price $37,415 $21,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,303
Model Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/60-15
Total Price$37,415$21,790
Adjustments for Features-7,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$21,790

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Outside temperature display$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
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$10,440$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1940

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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 Year20202006
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in106.3 in
Length167.6 in185.8 in
Width70.8 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,874 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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