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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: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,275

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $30,500
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $28,380
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Options (change) 5,800 4,000 0
Options (change) 5,452 3,760 0
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $35,675 $37,725 $31,395
Total Invoice $33,587 $35,514 $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: $6,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,093
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5245hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,675$37,725$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$37,250$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$33,587$35,514$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-447-1,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,587$35,067$27,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Optima
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSX
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,455$4,930$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-1,781

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
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

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%
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%

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