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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: $31,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,975 $30,500
Base Invoice $32,617 $28,380
FWD 0  
FWD 0  
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 820 895
Total Price $34,795 $31,395
Total Invoice $33,437 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,605
Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,795$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,795$30,920
Total Invoice$33,437$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,437$28,832

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-443

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.4 in
Length174.5 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height65.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,404 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.9 ft3

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