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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: $32,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $26,500
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $24,760
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Technology Package     5,000
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Technology Package     4,465
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 5,000
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 4,465
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $36,575 $38,625 $32,250
Total Invoice $34,433 $36,360 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,616
Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5166hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,575$38,625$32,250
Adjustments for Features0-475-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,575$38,150$32,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,433$36,360$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-447-158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,433$35,913$29,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112011
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,105$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-158

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112011
ModelV50Optima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length178.0 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,571 lb.3,207 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 Headroom38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested275047%
Total Not Requested310053%

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