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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: $33,900

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50OptimaOptima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $25,763 $32,963
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Proximity key 450 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Technology Package     2,300  
Premium Package     3,300  
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Proximity key 423 423    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Technology Package     2,129  
Premium Package     3,059  
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 5,600 0
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 5,188 0
Destination 875 875 800 800
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $33,900 $36,100
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $31,751 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,648
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50OptimaOptima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$33,900$36,100
Adjustments for Features0-475-995-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$32,905$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$850
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$31,751$33,763
Adjustments for Features0-447-932-2,193
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$30,819$31,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$751

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelV50V50OptimaOptima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Speaker lights  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,580$5,055$5,575$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$995$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-932-2,193

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112014
ModelV50Optima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length178.0 in190.7 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 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

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested95029%
Total Not Requested232571%

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