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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: $26,684

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,400

Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI   
Difference: $5,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $20,290 $23,590
Base Invoice $24,760 $18,687 $21,702
Premium Technology Package 5,000    
Package 2   3,485 2,885
Rear spoiler   479 479
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Premium Technology Package 4,465    
Package 2   3,184 2,636
Rear spoiler   310 310
Navigation system   1,589 1,589
Options (change) 5,000 5,764 5,164
Options (change) 4,465 5,083 4,535
Destination 750 630 630
Total Price $32,250 $26,684 $29,384
Total Invoice $29,975 $24,400 $26,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,336
Model Year201120062006
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H150hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$32,250$26,684$29,384
Adjustments for Features-3,4850-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,765$26,684$28,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,700
Total Invoice$29,975$24,400$26,867
Adjustments for Features-3,2390-914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,736$24,400$25,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,553

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120062006
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid2.5 / TDI2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Speaker lights$100  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$5,425$1,940$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2390-914

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112006
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in179.3 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested240041%
Total Not Requested345059%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 / TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested340094%
Total Not Requested2156%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested217572%
Total Not Requested85028%

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