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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222009
ModelTaosOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,090 $20,690
Sunroof 1,200  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
Sunroof 0  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 1,200 3,470
Options (change) 0 3,100
Destination 1,295 675
Total Price $34,585 $24,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Taos SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,986
Model Year20222009
ModelTaosOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,585$24,835
Adjustments for Features-6,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,895$24,835

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222009
ModelTaosOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
USB-C port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$9,215$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2510

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222009
ModelTaosOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in107.1 in
Length175.8 in189.0 in
Width72.5 in71.1 in
Height64.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,175 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.9 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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