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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $20,690
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $19,255
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
Navigation system     1,200
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 5,450 3,650 4,475
Options (change) 5,123 3,431 3,940
Destination 875 875 675
Total Price $34,075 $35,675 $25,840
Total Invoice $32,083 $33,587 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,881
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5194hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,075$35,675$25,840
Adjustments for Features-1,415-1,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,660$34,035$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,083$33,587$23,870
Adjustments for Features-1,332-1,5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,751$32,043$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,365$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,415$1,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,332-1,5440

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelS40Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length176.2 in189.0 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.0 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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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 information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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