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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $24,300
Base Invoice $19,255 $22,659
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Convenience Package 970  
Navigation system 1,200 1,800
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   0
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Convenience Package 865  
Navigation system 1,075 1,589
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 4,475 5,895
Options (change) 3,940 5,459
Destination 675 650
Total Price $25,840 $30,845
Total Invoice $23,870 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,930
Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,840$30,845
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,805$30,845
Total Invoice$23,870$28,768
Adjustments for Features-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,838$28,768

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-320

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092008
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length189.0 in179.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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