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Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $26,200
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $24,480
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 8,650 7,450 4,000
Options (change) 8,206 7,078 3,575
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $33,600 $34,600 $30,950
Total Invoice $31,710 $32,650 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,354
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,600$34,600$30,950
Adjustments for Features-2500-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,600$29,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$31,710$32,650$28,805
Adjustments for Features-2360-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,474$32,650$27,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Speaker lights  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450$450
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,015$3,765$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-2360-1,685

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
ModelC30Optima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length167.4 in190.7 in
Width70.2 in72.1 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested172585%
Total Not Requested30015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
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 sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%

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