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Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,495

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $19,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,927

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Optima
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $30,500
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $28,380
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 300 300 300  
Limited Package       2,100
Technology Package       3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Heated steering wheel 282 282 282  
Limited Package       1,925
Technology Package       2,727
Options (change) 895 895 895 5,100
Options (change) 841 841 841 4,652
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $55,940 $59,940 $61,040 $36,495
Total Invoice $52,643 $56,403 $57,437 $33,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,178
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Optima
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$55,940$59,940$61,040$36,495
Adjustments for Features-5,885-7,060-7,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,055$52,880$53,490$36,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,643$56,403$57,437$33,927
Adjustments for Features-5,538-6,643-7,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,105$49,760$50,333$33,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Optima
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras   $500
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,825$12,000$12,490$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,885$7,060$7,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,538-6,643-7,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelXC90Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.5 in110.4 in
Length194.8 in191.1 in
Width79.1 in73.2 in
Height69.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested22518%
Total Not Requested100082%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%

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