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Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $12,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $30,500
Base Invoice $42,465 $28,380
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 0 825
Options (change) 0 686
Destination 820 895
Total Price $45,100 $32,220
Total Invoice $43,285 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,031
Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18
Total Price$45,100$32,220
Adjustments for Features-5,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,585$32,220
Total Invoice$43,285$29,961
Adjustments for Features-5,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,992$29,961

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Sliding center console$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, third row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$12,605$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelRoutanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.4 in
Length202.5 in191.1 in
Width76.9 in73.2 in
Height68.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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