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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $774

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Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSXSX Limited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $23,590
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $21,702
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 69
Package 3     4,885
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Navigation system     1,800
Rear spoiler     479
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Cargo net 42 42 55
Package 3     4,463
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Navigation system     1,589
Rear spoiler     310
Options (change) 400 400 8,308
Options (change) 333 333 7,490
Destination 850 850 630
Total Price $31,190 $37,290 $32,528
Total Invoice $29,048 $34,618 $29,822

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63
Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSXSX Limited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,190$37,290$32,528
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$32,340$31,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$29,048$34,618$29,822
Adjustments for Features0-4,595-711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,048$30,023$29,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162006
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSXSX Limited2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,015$8,965$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,595-711

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162006
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,303 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.0 ft3

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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, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested332575%
Total Not Requested110025%

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