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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: $35,990

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,428

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $31,323 $27,865 $33,435
Navigation Package 2,475    
Premium Package 4,900    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation Package 2,185    
Premium Package 4,538    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 7,375 5,200 400
Options (change) 6,723 4,713 333
Destination 750 850 850
Total Price $41,725 $35,990 $37,290
Total Invoice $38,796 $33,428 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,982
Model Year200920162016
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,725$35,990$37,290
Adjustments for Features-4150-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,310$35,990$36,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$38,796$33,428$34,618
Adjustments for Features-3860-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,410$33,428$34,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$911

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920162016
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXSX Limited
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote start$150  
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
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$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  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front 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$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,280$8,865$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$415$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3860-279

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,336 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 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
141.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Routan SEL

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
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 Requested102572%
Total Not Requested39028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Upgraded instruments0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested252566%
Total Not Requested130034%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested105021%
Total Not Requested395079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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