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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $13,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $19,895
Base Invoice $34,102 $18,510
Stability control   650
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Stability control   580
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 3,550
Options (change) 0 3,150
Destination 750 675
Total Price $37,350 $24,120
Total Invoice $34,852 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,783
Model Year20102008
ModelRoutanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine251hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$37,350$24,120
Adjustments for Features-6,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$24,120
Total Invoice$34,852$22,335
Adjustments for Features-5,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,118$22,335

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
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 
Remote start$150 
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 
Front side airbags $350
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
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$8,920$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102008
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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