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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: $30,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $33,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $30,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,330 $26,200
Base Invoice $57,631 $24,480
Satellite radio 450  
Aluminum trim 500  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Satellite radio 383  
Aluminum trim 425  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 950 4,000
Options (change) 808 3,575
Destination 665 750
Total Price $64,945 $30,950
Total Invoice $59,104 $28,805

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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: $33,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,944
Model Year20062011
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$64,945$30,950
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,555$30,950
Total Invoice$59,104$28,805
Adjustments for Features-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,749$28,805

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3550

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See a complete comparison of Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062011
ModelS-TypeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in110.0 in
Length193.1 in190.7 in
Width71.6 in72.1 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,075 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested60026%
Total Not Requested170074%

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