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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $26,800 $31,950
Base Invoice $31,323 $25,040 $29,555
Navigation Package 2,475    
Premium Package 4,900 2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Navigation Package 2,185    
Premium Package 4,538 2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Options (change) 7,375 4,350 0
Options (change) 6,723 3,885 0
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $41,725 $31,950 $32,750
Total Invoice $38,796 $29,725 $30,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,938
Model Year200920132013
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6274hp I4159hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$41,725$31,950$32,750
Adjustments for Features-4,4450-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,280$31,950$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$445
Total Invoice$38,796$29,725$30,355
Adjustments for Features-4,1330-329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,663$29,725$30,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$301

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920132013
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXHybrid EX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable console$200  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Media drive, small  $5
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,370$5,925$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1330-329

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092013
ModelRoutanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.0 in
Length202.5 in190.7 in
Width76.9 in72.1 in
Height68.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,336 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
141.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested115081%
Total Not Requested26519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Power recliner, third row seats25No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Unbranded, 506W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested195051%
Total Not Requested187549%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5Yes
App support0No
Total Requested100533%
Total Not Requested202567%

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