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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelXC90XC90Optima
TrimV8V8 SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $19,895
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $18,510
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Stability control     650
2.7L V6     1,005
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Stability control     580
2.7L V6     840
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 1,150 1,150 4,555
Options (change) 988 988 3,990
Destination 745 745 675
Total Price $50,400 $51,765 $25,125
Total Invoice $46,843 $48,112 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,603
Model Year200820082008
ModelXC90XC90Optima
TrimV8V8 SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine311hp V8311hp V8185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19215/50-17
Total Price$50,400$51,765$25,125
Adjustments for Features-5,450-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,950$46,515$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0
Total Invoice$46,843$48,112$23,175
Adjustments for Features-5,065-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,778$43,232$23,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,454$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082008
ModelXC90XC90Optima
TrimV8V8 SportEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
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 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,600$7,400$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,065-4,8800

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelXC90Optima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in107.1 in
Length188.9 in186.4 in
Width74.7 in71.1 in
Height70.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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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