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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $19,895
Base Invoice $32,617 $18,510
FWD 0  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
FWD 0  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 0 3,155
Options (change) 0 2,740
Destination 820 675
Total Price $34,795 $23,725
Total Invoice $33,437 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,053
Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/60-16
Total Price$34,795$23,725
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,155$23,725
Total Invoice$33,437$21,925
Adjustments for Features-4,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,978$21,925

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,265$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4590

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelTiguanOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in107.1 in
Length174.5 in186.4 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height65.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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