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Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelS60S60S60Optima
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $19,895
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $18,510
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Premium Package 1,900 1,500   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Wood trim     0  
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Rear spoiler       200
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Premium Package 1,786 1,410   1,160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Wood trim     0  
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Rear spoiler       160
Options (change) 3,250 2,850 1,350 3,550
Options (change) 3,055 2,679 1,269 3,150
Destination 875 875 875 675
Total Price $35,425 $42,175 $45,175 $24,120
Total Invoice $33,352 $39,697 $42,517 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,944
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelS60S60S60Optima
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$35,425$42,175$45,175$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,140-3,690-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,285$38,485$40,910$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$6,625$0
Total Invoice$33,352$39,697$42,517$22,335
Adjustments for Features-1,073-3,473-4,0140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,279$36,224$38,503$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,945$6,224$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelS60S60S60Optima
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Sunshade, rear   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,365$5,915$6,490$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$3,690$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,073-3,473-4,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelS60Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length182.2 in186.4 in
Width73.4 in71.1 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested225094%
Total Not Requested1506%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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