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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $14,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $19,395
Base Invoice $31,323 $18,045
Trim Pack 3 2,325  
Convenience Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   600
Rear spoiler   200
Sunroof   800
Trim Pack 3 2,053  
Convenience Package   625
Leather seating surfaces   535
Rear spoiler   160
Sunroof   715
Options (change) 2,325 2,300
Options (change) 2,053 2,035
Destination 750 640
Total Price $36,675 $22,335
Total Invoice $34,126 $20,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,111
Model Year20092007
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6161hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/60-16
Total Price$36,675$22,335
Adjustments for Features-5,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,985$22,335
Total Invoice$34,126$20,720
Adjustments for Features-5,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,831$20,720

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Sunshade, rear $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 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$8,290$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2950

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092007
ModelRoutanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in107.1 in
Length202.5 in186.4 in
Width76.9 in71.1 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,621 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		141.0 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Trim Pack 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Sunroof900Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Roof rails250No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%

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