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Jaguar XE vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XE vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,270

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $16,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,571

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelXEXEOptima
TrimR-SportSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,825 $52,275 $30,500
Base Invoice $43,076 $49,139 $28,380
Comfort & Convenience Package 2,235 2,235  
Driver Assistance Package 3,495 3,495  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 565 565  
Metal pedals 230    
Universal garage door opener     350
Technology Package     3,000
Limited Package     2,100
Remote start     425
Comfort & Convenience Package 2,101 2,101  
Driver Assistance Package 3,285 3,285  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 531 531  
Metal pedals 216    
Universal garage door opener     291
Technology Package     2,727
Limited Package     1,925
Remote start     353
Options (change) 6,525 6,295 5,875
Options (change) 6,133 5,917 5,296
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $53,345 $59,565 $37,270
Total Invoice $50,204 $56,051 $34,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XE vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,859
Model Year201820182018
ModelXEXEOptima
TrimR-SportSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp I4380hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11380, 11630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,345$59,565$37,270
Adjustments for Features-1,885-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,460$56,780$37,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,320$0
Total Invoice$50,204$56,051$34,571
Adjustments for Features-1,774-2,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,430$53,430$34,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182018
ModelXEXEOptima
TrimR-SportSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Crawl control$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, side$100$100 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Road sign information$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,700$9,600$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,774-2,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XE vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelXEOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.6 in110.4 in
Length183.9 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,396 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jaguar XE R-Sport

Comfort & Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Road sign information75No
Obstacle detection, side100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested170085%

Option Package Details
Jaguar XE S

Comfort & Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power trunk closer350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Road sign information75No
Obstacle detection, side100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested170085%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested247580%
Total Not Requested60020%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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