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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $12,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $19,100
Base Invoice $32,617 $17,605
FWD 0  
Leather Package   1,000
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
FWD 0  
Leather Package   890
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 0 3,400
Options (change) 0 2,854
Destination 820 590
Total Price $34,795 $23,090
Total Invoice $33,437 $21,049

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,440
Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$34,795$23,090
Adjustments for Features-6,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,605$23,090
Total Invoice$33,437$21,049
Adjustments for Features-5,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,489$21,049

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,690$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9480

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelTiguanOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in106.3 in
Length174.5 in185.8 in
Width71.2 in71.5 in
Height65.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft313.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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