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Kia Optima vs. Jaguar S-Type Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Jaguar S-Type Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $26,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $24,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaS-TypeS-TypeS-Type
TrimEX3.04.2R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $48,335 $55,835 $64,335
Base Invoice $17,605 $43,985 $50,810 $58,545
Leather Package 1,000      
Floor mats 85      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
CD changer, remote 375      
Rear spoiler 220      
Leather Package 890      
Floor mats 65      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
CD changer, remote 288      
Rear spoiler 169      
Options (change) 2,475 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,122 0 0 0
Destination 590 665 665 665
Total Price $22,165 $49,000 $56,500 $65,000
Total Invoice $20,317 $44,650 $51,475 $59,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,472
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaS-TypeS-TypeS-Type
TrimEX3.04.2R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4235hp V6300hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT4A6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6140, 4320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$22,165$49,000$56,500$65,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-5,015-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$45,860$51,485$59,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,625$13,850
Total Invoice$20,317$44,650$51,475$59,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,861-4,569-4,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$41,789$46,906$54,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,117$12,602

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jaguar S-Type

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOptimaS-TypeS-TypeS-Type
TrimEX3.04.2R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, remote$200 $200$200
Navigation system  $600$600
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,150$5,290$7,165$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$5,015$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,861-4,569-4,819

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Jaguar S-Type

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaS-Type
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in114.5 in
Length185.8 in193.1 in
Width71.5 in71.6 in
Height55.5 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,761 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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