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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $23,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $21,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeOptima
Trim3.04.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,330 $51,830 $63,330 $19,100
Base Invoice $41,251 $47,166 $57,631 $17,605
Leather Package       1,000
Floor mats       85
Rear spoiler       220
CD changer, remote       375
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
Leather Package       890
Floor mats       65
Rear spoiler       169
CD changer, remote       288
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,475
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,122
Destination 665 665 665 590
Total Price $45,995 $52,495 $63,995 $22,165
Total Invoice $41,916 $47,831 $58,296 $20,317

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,968
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeOptima
Trim3.04.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6300hp V8400hp V8138hp I4
TransmissionA6A6A6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4320, 12320, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17245/40-18205/60-15
Total Price$45,995$52,495$63,995$22,165
Adjustments for Features-1,790-3,015-5,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,205$49,480$58,580$22,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,275$14,375$0
Total Invoice$41,916$47,831$58,296$20,317
Adjustments for Features-1,631-2,747-4,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,285$45,084$53,363$20,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,799$13,078$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeOptima
Trim3.04.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
Navigation system  $600 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,415$7,815$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$3,015$5,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,631-2,747-4,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062006
ModelS-TypeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in185.8 in
Width71.6 in71.5 in
Height57.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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