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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,447

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $20,395 $23,280
Base Invoice $17,605 $19,249 $22,016
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 360 360
2.7L V6 1,300    
CD changer, remote 375    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100  
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 280 280
2.7L V6 1,020    
CD changer, remote 288    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,099  
Options (change) 2,775 1,460 360
Options (change) 2,252 1,379 280
Destination 590 750 750
Total Price $22,465 $22,605 $24,390
Total Invoice $20,447 $21,378 $23,046

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $384
Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,465$22,605$24,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,390-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,465$21,215$22,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,310
Total Invoice$20,447$21,378$23,046
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-1,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,447$20,063$21,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,221

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620102010
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,890$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,390$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,315-1,762

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length185.8 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft316.0 ft3

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