Jaguar S-Type Jaguar S-Type 2008 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2018

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $32,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,335 $30,500
Base Invoice $58,545 $28,380
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Satellite radio 450  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Adaptive cruise control 1,870  
Satellite radio 383  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,650 3,350
Options (change) 2,253 3,018
Destination 665 895
Total Price $67,650 $34,745
Total Invoice $61,463 $32,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,935
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$67,650$34,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,650$31,770
Total Invoice$61,463$32,293
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,463$29,528

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in110.4 in
Length193.1 in191.1 in
Width71.6 in73.2 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested217571%

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