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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: $19,720

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,495 $20,690 $21,140 $20,995
Base Invoice $16,510 $19,255 $19,665 $20,155
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,455      
Floor mats 95      
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200      
Floor mats 75      
Options (change) 1,550 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,275 0 0 0
Destination 675 675 675 820
Total Price $19,720 $21,365 $21,815 $21,815
Total Invoice $18,460 $19,930 $20,340 $20,975

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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: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,426
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$19,720$21,365$21,815$21,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-2,405-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,720$18,585$19,410$21,595
Cost Above Minimum$1,135$0$825$0
Total Invoice$18,460$19,930$20,340$20,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,593-2,242-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,460$17,337$18,098$20,763
Cost Above Minimum$1,123$0$761$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimLXEXSXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$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
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,545$4,325$3,950$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$2,405$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,593-2,242-212

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20092014
ModelOptimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length189.0 in179.3 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height58.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,228 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.066.9 ft3

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