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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: $29,313

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,410

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,500 $24,300
Base Invoice $28,380 $22,659
Cargo net 50 69
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   199
Cargo net 42 55
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 50 4,363
Options (change) 42 4,101
Destination 895 650
Total Price $31,445 $29,313
Total Invoice $29,317 $27,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,445$29,313
Adjustments for Features-4,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,020$29,313
Total Invoice$29,317$27,410
Adjustments for Features-4,1260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,191$27,410

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182008
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 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,365$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182008
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.3,802 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 GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested210082%
Total Not Requested46518%

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