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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,495 $20,690
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
2.7L V6   1,005
Navigation system   1,200
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
2.7L V6   840
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 1,100 4,475
Options (change) 1,056 3,940
Destination 920 675
Total Price $38,515 $25,840

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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: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,218
Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$38,515$25,840
Adjustments for Features-6,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,200$25,840

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
TrimGTI AutobahnEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
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 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$9,115$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3240

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in107.1 in
Length167.6 in189.0 in
Width70.8 in71.1 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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