Jaguar S-Type Jaguar S-Type 2006 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2018

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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: $34,745

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $31,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,293

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,330 $30,500
Base Invoice $57,631 $28,380
Satellite radio 450  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Satellite radio 383  
Adaptive cruise control 1,870  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 2,650 3,350
Options (change) 2,253 3,018
Destination 665 895
Total Price $66,645 $34,745
Total Invoice $60,549 $32,293

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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: $35,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,184
Model Year20062018
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8245hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$66,645$34,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,645$31,595
Total Invoice$60,549$32,293
Adjustments for Features0-2,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,549$29,365

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
ModelS-TypeOptima
TrimRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,865$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,928

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062018
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested70023%
Total Not Requested237577%

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