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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelTiguanOptimaOptima
TrimR-LineSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,880 $26,200 $26,500
Base Invoice $35,406 $24,480 $24,760
Technology Package   2,000  
Premium Package   2,000  
Premium Technology Package     5,000
Technology Package   1,785  
Premium Package   1,790  
Premium Technology Package     4,465
Options (change) 0 4,000 5,000
Options (change) 0 3,575 4,465
Destination 865 750 750
Total Price $37,745 $30,950 $32,250
Total Invoice $36,271 $28,805 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,554
Model Year201420112011
ModelTiguanOptimaOptima
TrimR-LineSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,745$30,950$32,250
Adjustments for Features-1,99000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$30,950$32,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$36,271$28,805$29,975
Adjustments for Features-1,91200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,359$28,805$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420112011
ModelTiguanOptimaOptima
TrimR-LineSXHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,715$3,725$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,91200

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142011
ModelTiguanOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.5 in110.0 in
Length174.5 in190.7 in
Width71.2 in72.1 in
Height65.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.2 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82563%
Total Not Requested47537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested180078%
Total Not Requested50022%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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