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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: $28,800

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $90

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,780

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSXHybrid EXTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,650 $26,800 $31,950 $25,540
Base Invoice $22,095 $25,040 $29,555 $24,517
Premium Package 2,950 2,950    
Navigation system 1,400 1,400   830
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Premium Package 2,635 2,635    
Navigation system 1,250 1,250   796
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 4,350 4,350 0 2,580
Options (change) 3,885 3,885 0 2,477
Destination 800 800 800 770
Total Price $28,800 $31,950 $32,750 $28,890
Total Invoice $26,780 $29,725 $30,355 $27,764

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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: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,969
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSXHybrid EXTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4274hp I4159hp I4 H140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,800$31,950$32,750$28,890
Adjustments for Features-3,210-3,835-4,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,590$28,115$28,560$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,970$0
Total Invoice$26,780$29,725$30,355$27,764
Adjustments for Features-2,985-3,568-3,8840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,795$26,157$26,471$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,362$2,676$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXSXHybrid EXTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive, small  $5 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$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 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,900$6,255$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$3,835$4,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,985-3,568-3,8840

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,224 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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested157550%
Total Not Requested155550%

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested145548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested120075%
Total Not Requested40025%

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