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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelTiguanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,175 $31,995 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $33,768 $29,670 $25,763 $32,963
Panoramic sunroof   1,500    
Premium Package     3,300  
Technology Package     2,300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,395    
Premium Package     3,059  
Technology Package     2,129  
Options (change) 0 1,500 5,600 0
Options (change) 0 1,395 5,188 0
Destination 825 800 800 800
Total Price $36,000 $34,295 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $34,593 $31,865 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,766
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelTiguanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,000$34,295$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features-6400-575-1,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,360$34,295$33,325$34,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0$850
Total Invoice$34,593$31,865$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features-6150-539-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,978$31,865$31,212$31,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$653$0$751

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201420142014
ModelTiguanOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSELHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50   
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats$75   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,740$4,100$4,675$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$575$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-6150-539-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132014
ModelTiguanOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.0 in
Length174.5 in190.7 in
Width71.2 in72.1 in
Height65.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested207563%
Total Not Requested120037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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