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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: $27,065

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE   
Difference: $185

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,700 $24,700 $26,200 $26,500 $23,745 $24,995
Base Invoice $21,210 $23,080 $24,480 $24,760 $22,795 $23,995
Premium Package 2,250 2,150 2,000   2,550 2,550
Technology Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Premium Package 2,010 1,920 1,790   2,193 2,193
Technology Package 1,785 1,785 1,785      
Options (change) 4,250 4,150 4,000 0 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 3,795 3,705 3,575 0 2,193 2,193
Destination 750 750 750 750 770 770
Total Price $27,700 $29,600 $30,950 $27,250 $27,065 $28,315
Total Invoice $25,755 $27,535 $28,805 $25,510 $25,758 $26,958

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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: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,651
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,700$29,600$30,950$27,250$27,065$28,315
Adjustments for Features-4,445-4,295-5,0700-1,560-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$25,305$25,880$27,250$25,505$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,050$2,625$3,995$0$2,100
Total Invoice$25,755$27,535$28,805$25,510$25,758$26,958
Adjustments for Features-4,133-3,995-4,7190-1,485-676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,622$23,540$24,086$25,510$24,273$26,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,918$2,464$3,888$0$2,009

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagen
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridSETDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rear wiper    $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive, small   $5  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25  
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100  
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$7,575$7,425$8,200$3,130$4,690$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$4,295$5,070$0$1,560$710
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,133-3,995-4,7190-1,485-676

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20112011
ModelOptimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.0 in101.5 in
Length190.7 in179.3 in
Width72.1 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%

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