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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelC30Optima
TrimT5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,500 $20,690
Base Invoice $23,970 $19,255
Climate Package 800  
Platinum Package 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Navigation system   1,200
Climate Package 752  
Platinum Package 4,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 7,550 3,470
Options (change) 7,097 3,100
Destination 895 675
Total Price $33,945 $24,835
Total Invoice $31,962 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,141
Model Year20132009
ModelC30Optima
TrimT5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5175hp I4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$33,945$24,835
Adjustments for Features-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,105$24,835
Total Invoice$31,962$23,030
Adjustments for Features-7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,171$23,030

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132009
ModelC30Optima
TrimT5EX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,065$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7910

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132009
ModelC30Optima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length167.4 in189.0 in
Width70.2 in71.1 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,212 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225051%
Total Not Requested212549%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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