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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: $28,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,885

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500 $25,795
Base Invoice $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380 $24,763
Premium Package 2,300        
Navigation system         800
Panoramic sunroof         1,800
Premium Package 2,088        
Navigation system         768
Panoramic sunroof         1,728
Options (change) 2,300 0 0 0 2,600
Options (change) 2,088 0 0 0 2,496
Destination 895 895 895 895 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $28,795 $31,885 $31,186 $31,395 $29,190
Total Invoice $26,885 $29,647 $28,719 $29,275 $28,054

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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: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,437
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$28,795$31,885$31,186$31,395$29,190
Adjustments for Features-3,500-1,785-1,635-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,295$30,100$29,551$26,095$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,805$4,256$800$0
Total Invoice$26,885$29,647$28,719$29,275$28,054
Adjustments for Features-3,268-1,660-1,506-4,9420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,617$27,987$27,213$24,333$28,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,370$3,596$716$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaJetta SportWagen
TrimEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSXTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat$40  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
HD radio $50$50 $50
iPod integration    $100
MP3-compatible player    $50
Navigation system $600$600 $600
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100  
Fog lights   $125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$6,175$6,025$9,690$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$1,785$1,635$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,268-1,660-1,506-4,9420

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20182013
ModelOptimaJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.4 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in179.3 in
Width73.2 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,220 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.966.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

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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