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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: $20,985

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,510

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $1,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimLXEX1.8T Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,355 $19,395 $20,895
Base Invoice $15,435 $18,045 $20,059
Appearance Package 800    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,295    
Rear spoiler 200 200  
2.7L V6 1,695 1,005  
Appearance Package 715    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,065    
Rear spoiler 160 160  
2.7L V6 1,495 845  
Options (change) 3,990 1,205 0
Options (change) 3,435 1,005 0
Destination 640 640 820
Total Price $20,985 $21,240 $21,715
Total Invoice $19,510 $19,690 $20,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $402
Model Year200720072016
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimLXEX1.8T Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6185hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$20,985$21,240$21,715
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,985$20,290$19,980
Cost Above Minimum$695$0$0
Total Invoice$19,510$19,690$20,879
Adjustments for Features0-881-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,510$18,809$19,211
Cost Above Minimum$701$0$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200720072016
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimLXEX1.8T Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,650$2,600$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20072016
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length186.4 in183.3 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,047 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%

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