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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $26,200
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $24,480
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Technology Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,000
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Technology Package     1,785
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 6,700 4,700 4,000
Options (change) 6,298 4,418 3,575
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $35,325 $36,725 $30,950
Total Invoice $33,258 $34,574 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,785
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,325$36,725$30,950
Adjustments for Features-2250-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$36,725$30,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$33,258$34,574$28,805
Adjustments for Features-2120-544
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,046$34,574$28,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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 
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$4,765$4,540$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$585
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-544

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelS40Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length176.2 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110049%
Total Not Requested115051%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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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