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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: $34,225

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $30,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,035

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $26,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelS-TypeOptimaOptima
TrimRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,330 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $57,631 $25,920 $33,140
Satellite radio 450    
Technology Package   2,400  
Premium Package   3,300  
Satellite radio 383    
Technology Package   2,230  
Premium Package   3,060  
Options (change) 450 5,700 0
Options (change) 383 5,290 0
Destination 665 825 825
Total Price $64,445 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $58,679 $32,035 $33,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,472
Model Year200620152015
ModelS-TypeOptimaOptima
TrimRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$64,445$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-885-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,445$33,340$34,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$58,679$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-828-1,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,679$31,207$32,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620152015
ModelS-TypeOptimaOptima
TrimRSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats$75  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,300$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-828-1,389

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062015
ModelS-TypeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in110.0 in
Length193.1 in190.7 in
Width71.6 in72.1 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,075 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 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 Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested267582%

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