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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,688

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,250 $30,500
Base Invoice $34,801 $28,380
Cargo net 100 50
Universal garage door opener 325 350
Technology Package   3,000
Remote start   425
Cargo net 80 42
Universal garage door opener 270 291
Technology Package   2,727
Remote start   353
Options (change) 425 3,825
Options (change) 350 3,413
Destination 900 895
Total Price $37,575 $35,220
Total Invoice $36,051 $32,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,348
Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/45-18
Total Price$37,575$35,220
Adjustments for Features-2,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$35,220
Total Invoice$36,051$32,688
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,036$32,688

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSEL PremiumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Cornering lights$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,140$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0150

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelTiguanOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.4 in
Length185.1 in191.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,778 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom33.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room47.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested227574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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