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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: $36,460

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelRoutanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $30,990 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,323 $28,752 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Navigation Package 2,475        
Premium Package 4,900        
Technology Package   5,000 5,250 4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350 350
Cargo net   50 50 50 50
SX Base Package       3,085  
Remote start       425 425
Navigation Package 2,185        
Premium Package 4,538        
Technology Package   4,618 4,831 4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291 291
Cargo net   42 42 42 42
SX Base Package       2,842  
Remote start       353 353
Options (change) 7,375 5,400 5,650 8,710 825
Options (change) 6,723 4,951 5,164 7,908 686
Destination 750 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $41,725 $37,285 $36,836 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $38,796 $34,598 $33,883 $33,826 $35,062

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,372
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelRoutanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9630, 10630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,725$37,285$36,836$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features-555-2000-990-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,170$37,085$36,836$35,470$35,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,615$1,366$0$475
Total Invoice$38,796$34,598$33,883$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features-516-1860-918-1,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,280$34,412$33,883$32,908$33,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,504$975$0$425

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelRoutanOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Cruise control$150    
Dual power sliding doors$800    
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Remote start$150  $150$150
Sunshades, third row$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$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$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder$0    
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Conversation mirror$25    
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights$125    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
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$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels    $850
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,230$9,875$9,675$10,665$11,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$200$0$990$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-516-1860-918-1,729

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092017
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 start150Yes
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 Requested267570%
Total Not Requested115030%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested122521%
Total Not Requested475079%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
LED headlights1000No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested107518%
Total Not Requested475082%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120023%
Total Not Requested395077%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested87534%
Total Not Requested172566%

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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