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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,245

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,278

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,100 $24,210
Base Invoice $17,605 $23,242
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
Panoramic sunroof   1,750
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
Panoramic sunroof   1,681
Options (change) 2,555 1,750
Options (change) 2,083 1,681
Destination 590 770
Total Price $22,245 $26,730
Total Invoice $20,278 $25,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,901
Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine170hp V6170hp I5
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$22,245$26,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,245$24,115
Total Invoice$20,278$25,693
Adjustments for Features0-2,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,278$23,179

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,400$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,514

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20062012
ModelOptimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length185.8 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.5 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,285 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.666.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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