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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $20,690
Base Invoice $32,617 $19,255
FWD 0  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
FWD 0  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 0 3,470
Options (change) 0 3,100
Destination 820 675
Total Price $34,795 $24,835
Total Invoice $33,437 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,957
Model Year20122009
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$34,795$24,835
Adjustments for Features-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,205$24,835
Total Invoice$33,437$23,030
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,987$23,030

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Sunshade, rear $125
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$6,365$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4500

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122009
ModelTiguanOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in107.1 in
Length174.5 in189.0 in
Width71.2 in71.1 in
Height65.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		56.1 ft315.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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