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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220122012
ModelTaosOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,090 $26,500 $25,700
Sunroof 1,200    
Premium Package   2,950  
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Sunroof 0    
Premium Package   2,635  
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 1,200 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 0 3,885 4,780
Destination 1,295 750 750
Total Price $34,585 $31,600 $31,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Taos SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,220
Model Year202220122012
ModelTaosOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,585$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features-4,0400-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$31,600$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year202220122012
ModelTaosOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25 
USB port $25$25
USB-C port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75  
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,315$6,275$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1510-186

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222012
ModelTaosOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.0 in
Length175.8 in190.7 in
Width72.5 in72.1 in
Height64.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.9 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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0No
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested222534%
Total Not Requested423066%

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