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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: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $37

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $24,300
Base Invoice $24,480 $22,659
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Navigation system   1,800
iPod integration   0
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,790  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Navigation system   1,589
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 4,000 5,895
Options (change) 3,575 5,459
Destination 750 650
Total Price $30,950 $30,845
Total Invoice $28,805 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,485
Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,950$30,845
Adjustments for Features-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,240$30,845
Total Invoice$28,805$28,768
Adjustments for Features-2,5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,283$28,768

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,325$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,802 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 SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 surfaces900No
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 Requested110043%
Total Not Requested146557%

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