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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $29,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $25,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,330 $26,800
Base Invoice $57,631 $25,040
Satellite radio 450  
Premium Package   2,950
Limited Package   3,350
Navigation system   1,400
Satellite radio 383  
Premium Package   2,635
Limited Package   3,250
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 450 7,700
Options (change) 383 7,135
Destination 665 800
Total Price $64,445 $35,300
Total Invoice $58,679 $32,975

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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: $29,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,900
Model Year20062013
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$64,445$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,445$35,090
Total Invoice$58,679$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,679$32,779

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
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 
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062013
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested243080%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested31530%

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