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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,040

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,405

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $18,725 $23,445 $24,805
Base Invoice $18,045 $17,977 $22,507 $23,813
Rear spoiler 200 375 375 375
Sunroof 800 1,340    
2.7L V6 1,005      
Convenience Package   1,350    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100  
Rear spoiler 160 300 300 300
Sunroof 715 1,287    
2.7L V6 845      
Convenience Package   1,296    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 2,005 4,165 1,475 375
Options (change) 1,720 3,939 1,356 300
Destination 640 770 770 770
Total Price $22,040 $23,660 $25,690 $25,950
Total Invoice $20,405 $22,686 $24,633 $24,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,883
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,040$23,660$25,690$25,950
Adjustments for Features0-415-1,740-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,040$23,245$23,950$24,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$705$965
Total Invoice$20,405$22,686$24,633$24,883
Adjustments for Features0-398-1,668-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,405$22,288$22,965$23,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$677$927

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelOptimaJettaJettaJetta
TrimEXSESELSEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,015$4,340$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$415$1,740$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-1,668-1,668

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072012
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length186.4 in182.2 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110094%
Total Not Requested756%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62539%
Total Not Requested99061%

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