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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: $35,940

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $30,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,386

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $27,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelS-TypeOptimaOptima
TrimRSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,330 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $57,631 $27,865 $33,435
Satellite radio 450    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200    
Premium Technology Package   4,800  
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Satellite radio 383    
Adaptive cruise control 1,870    
Premium Technology Package   4,380  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 2,650 5,150 350
Options (change) 2,253 4,671 291
Destination 665 850 850
Total Price $66,645 $35,940 $37,240
Total Invoice $60,549 $33,386 $34,576

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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: $33,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,718
Model Year200620162016
ModelS-TypeOptimaOptima
TrimRSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$66,645$35,940$37,240
Adjustments for Features0-2,750-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,645$33,190$34,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$60,549$33,386$34,576
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-2,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,549$30,831$31,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$913

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620162016
ModelS-TypeOptimaOptima
TrimRSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $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 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$8,440$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,555-2,832

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062016
ModelS-TypeOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in110.4 in
Length193.1 in191.1 in
Width71.6 in73.2 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Upgraded stability control0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60012%
Total Not Requested440088%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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