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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelS60S60S60Optima
TrimT5 DynamicT6 R-DesignPolestarSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,100 $47,550 $60,000 $26,500
Base Invoice $32,054 $44,697 $56,400 $24,760
Navigation / Harman Kardon Package 1,600      
Power passenger seat 300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 0  
Proximity key 525      
Heated front seats 750      
Metal pedals 90      
Climate Package   1,300    
Premium Package       2,950
Navigation system       1,400
Limited Package       3,300
Navigation / Harman Kardon Package 1,504      
Power passenger seat 282      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 0  
Proximity key 494      
Heated front seats 705      
Metal pedals 80      
Climate Package   1,222    
Premium Package       2,635
Navigation system       1,250
Limited Package       2,937
Options (change) 3,860 1,895 0 7,650
Options (change) 3,624 1,781 0 6,822
Destination 995 995 995 750
Total Price $38,955 $50,440 $60,995 $34,900
Total Invoice $36,673 $47,473 $57,395 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,526
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelS60S60S60Optima
TrimT5 DynamicT6 R-DesignPolestarSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4302hp I4362hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-19245/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$38,955$50,440$60,995$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-5,390-7,040-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,955$45,050$53,955$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,095$15,000$0
Total Invoice$36,673$47,473$57,395$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-5,073-6,624-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,673$42,400$50,771$32,147
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,727$14,098$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelS60S60S60Optima
TrimT5 DynamicT6 R-DesignPolestarSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Cyclist detection $25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Road sign information $75$75 
Speaker lights   $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$10,765$12,415$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,390$7,040$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,073-6,624-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelS60Optima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.0 in
Length182.5 in190.7 in
Width73.4 in72.1 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5 Dynamic

Navigation / Harman Kardon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Power passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested40065%
Total Not Requested21535%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested112537%
Total Not Requested188063%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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