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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: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $23,590
Base Invoice $19,620 $21,702
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 1,200 1,800
Package 3   4,885
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Premium Package 1,960  
Navigation system 1,075 1,589
Package 3   4,463
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 3,400 7,760
Options (change) 3,035 7,125
Destination 695 630
Total Price $25,090 $31,980
Total Invoice $23,350 $29,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,998
Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,090$31,980
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,090$29,690
Total Invoice$23,350$29,457
Adjustments for Features0-2,109
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,350$27,348

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,500$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,109

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102006
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 Weight3,197 lb.3,303 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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142557%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested212548%
Total Not Requested230052%

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