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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $13,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $42,465 $24,760 $24,020
Premium Package   2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Premium Package   2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 0 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 0 3,885 4,780
Destination 820 750 750
Total Price $45,100 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $43,285 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,992
Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSXHybrid
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6274hp I4166hp 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$45,100$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-7,2200-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,880$31,600$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$43,285$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features-6,9290-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,356$29,395$29,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122012
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSXHybrid
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  
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 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$13,195$5,975$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,220$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9290-186

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,495 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft315.4 ft3

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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
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested200567%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested285044%
Total Not Requested360556%

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