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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,180

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,670

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $29,545
Base Invoice $28,380 $28,362
Cargo net 50 100
Remote start 425 450
Floor mats   235
Cargo net 42 80
Remote start 353 350
Floor mats   185
Options (change) 475 785
Options (change) 395 615
Destination 895 850
Total Price $31,870 $31,180
Total Invoice $29,670 $29,827

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,540
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,870$31,180
Adjustments for Features-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,310$31,180
Total Invoice$29,670$29,827
Adjustments for Features-2,3830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,287$29,827

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,925$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3830

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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