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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $28,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $25,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelS-TypeS-TypeOptima
Trim4.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,830 $63,330 $19,895
Base Invoice $47,166 $57,631 $18,510
Heated front seats 500    
Aluminum trim   500  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Heated front seats 425    
Aluminum trim   425  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 500 500 3,550
Options (change) 425 425 3,150
Destination 665 665 675
Total Price $52,995 $64,495 $24,120
Total Invoice $48,256 $58,721 $22,335

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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: $27,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,951
Model Year200620062008
ModelS-TypeS-TypeOptima
Trim4.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8400hp V8162hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17245/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$52,995$64,495$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,065-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,930$61,430$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,500$0
Total Invoice$48,256$58,721$22,335
Adjustments for Features-970-2,7910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,286$55,930$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,644$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620062008
ModelS-TypeS-TypeOptima
Trim4.2REX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,890$5,890$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-970-2,7910

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062008
ModelS-TypeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in107.1 in
Length193.1 in186.4 in
Width71.6 in71.1 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
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 player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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