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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2022201420142014
ModelTaosOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,090 $31,995 $27,500 $35,300
Sunroof 1,200      
Technology Package   700 2,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Premium Package     3,300  
Sunroof 0      
Technology Package   650 2,129  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395    
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 1,200 2,200 5,600 0
Options (change) 0 2,045 5,188 0
Destination 1,295 800 800 800
Total Price $34,585 $34,995 $33,900 $36,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Taos SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,534
Model Year2022201420142014
ModelTaosOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,585$34,995$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features-2,6900-25-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$34,995$33,875$34,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,120$0$850

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2022201420142014
ModelTaosOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote app$25   
Remote start$150   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
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 spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
USB-C port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$50
Road sign information$75   
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,315$6,625$6,650$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$0$25$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1010-23-1,286

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Taos vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20222014
ModelTaosOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in110.0 in
Length175.8 in190.7 in
Width72.5 in72.1 in
Height64.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.3 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 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
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested280085%
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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