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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $18,510
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Stability control     650
2.7L V6     1,005
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Stability control     580
2.7L V6     840
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 3,450 1,650 4,555
Options (change) 3,243 1,551 3,990
Destination 875 875 675
Total Price $33,325 $35,375 $25,125
Total Invoice $31,378 $33,305 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,210
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5185hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$33,325$35,375$25,125
Adjustments for Features-1,055-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$33,845$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$31,378$33,305$23,175
Adjustments for Features-993-1,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,385$31,865$23,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,855$3,330$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-993-1,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelV50Optima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length178.0 in186.4 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height58.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 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 Headroom38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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%
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
Volvo V50 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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
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-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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