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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelTiguanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,445 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,067 $25,023 $33,481
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Universal garage door opener   350  
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Universal garage door opener   291  
Options (change) 0 6,335 0
Options (change) 0 5,798 0
Destination 865 895 895
Total Price $35,310 $34,085 $36,985
Total Invoice $33,932 $31,716 $34,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,053
Model Year201620172017
ModelTiguanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,310$34,085$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$33,185$33,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225
Total Invoice$33,932$31,716$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-837-3,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,932$30,879$31,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$174

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620172017
ModelTiguanOptimaOptima
TrimSELSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat $40$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$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,640$5,540$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-837-3,323

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested160049%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested127549%

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