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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $11,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $11,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRoutanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $31,995 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $42,465 $29,670 $25,763 $32,963
Technology Package   700 2,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Cargo net   50 50 50
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package   650 2,129  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395    
Cargo net   42 42 42
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 0 2,250 5,650 50
Options (change) 0 2,087 5,230 42
Destination 820 800 800 800
Total Price $45,100 $35,045 $33,950 $36,150
Total Invoice $43,285 $32,557 $31,793 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,920
Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRoutanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,100$35,045$33,950$36,150
Adjustments for Features-5,8300-25-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,270$35,045$33,925$34,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0$850
Total Invoice$43,285$32,557$31,793$33,805
Adjustments for Features-5,5950-23-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,690$32,557$31,770$32,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$787$0$749

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201420142014
ModelRoutanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel $100 $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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$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 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
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$50
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$12,105$6,275$6,300$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,830$0$25$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5950-23-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelRoutanOptima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in110.0 in
Length202.5 in190.7 in
Width76.9 in72.1 in
Height68.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,495 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.3 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested125038%
Total Not Requested202562%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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