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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: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,826

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,280 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $42,465 $25,023 $33,481
Technology Package   4,800  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
Remote start   425 425
Technology Package   4,380  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Cargo net   42 42
Remote start   353 353
Options (change) 0 8,710 825
Options (change) 0 7,908 686
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $45,100 $36,460 $37,810
Total Invoice $43,285 $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: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,165
Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSXSX Limited
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,100$36,460$37,810
Adjustments for Features-2,3900-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,710$36,460$36,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$43,285$33,826$35,062
Adjustments for Features-2,2940-811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,991$33,826$34,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220172017
ModelRoutanOptimaOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSXSX Limited
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$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 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200  
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
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$11,780$9,390$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2940-811

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Routan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122017
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 Weight4,494 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 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
140.6 ft315.9 ft3

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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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150029%
Total Not Requested365071%
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 key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested112543%
Total Not Requested147557%

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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