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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanOptima
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,890 $44,280 $20,995
Base Invoice $36,337 $42,465 $19,620
Premium Package     2,200
Navigation system     1,200
2.7L V6     1,000
Premium Package     1,960
Navigation system     1,075
2.7L V6     940
Options (change) 0 0 4,400
Options (change) 0 0 3,975
Destination 820 820 695
Total Price $38,710 $45,100 $26,090
Total Invoice $37,157 $43,285 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,113
Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanOptima
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6506, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$38,710$45,100$26,090
Adjustments for Features-5,995-9,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$35,405$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,690$0
Total Invoice$37,157$43,285$24,290
Adjustments for Features-5,754-9,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,403$33,980$24,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,577$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122010
ModelRoutanRoutanOptima
TrimSELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Dual power sliding doors$800$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Sunshades, third row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Front side airbags  $350
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Removable console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Sliding center console$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, third row seats$150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,120$12,820$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,995$9,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,754-9,3050

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelRoutanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in107.1 in
Length202.5 in189.0 in
Width76.9 in71.1 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,494 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
140.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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