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Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelV50Optima
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,140 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,487 $28,380
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Options (change) 7,752 0
Options (change) 6,839 0
Destination 695 895
Total Price $36,587 $31,395
Total Invoice $34,021 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,986
Model Year20062018
ModelV50Optima
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5245hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,587$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,587$27,920
Total Invoice$34,021$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,021$26,035

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelV50Optima
TrimT5SX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,240

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelV50Optima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length177.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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