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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: $34,085

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,716

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelV50V50OptimaOptima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $25,023 $33,481
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Launch Edition     2,900  
SX Base Package     3,085  
Universal garage door opener     350  
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Proximity key 423 423    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Launch Edition     2,665  
SX Base Package     2,842  
Universal garage door opener     291  
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 6,335 0
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 5,798 0
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $34,085 $36,985
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $31,716 $34,376

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,947
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelV50V50OptimaOptima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSXSX Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$37,675$39,725$34,085$36,985
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,360-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$39,250$31,725$31,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$225
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$31,716$34,376
Adjustments for Features0-447-2,196-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,467$36,947$29,520$29,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$176

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelV50V50OptimaOptima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSXSX Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats   $200
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,580$5,055$6,940$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,360$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-2,196-4,680

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112017
ModelV50Optima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length178.0 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,570 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
12.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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 seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested105032%
Total Not Requested220068%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested132551%
Total Not Requested127549%

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