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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: $23,590

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,619

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE   
Difference: $556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEX1.8T SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $18,895
Base Invoice $18,510 $18,139
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Rear spoiler 200 375
2.7L V6 1,005  
Connectivity Package   1,820
Sunroof   1,680
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Rear spoiler 160 300
2.7L V6 840  
Connectivity Package   1,748
Sunroof   1,612
Options (change) 4,555 3,875
Options (change) 3,990 3,660
Destination 675 820
Total Price $25,125 $23,590
Total Invoice $23,175 $22,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,482
Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEX1.8T SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$25,125$23,590
Adjustments for Features-2,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,915$23,590
Total Invoice$23,175$22,619
Adjustments for Features-2,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,137$22,619

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimEX1.8T SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$3,550$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0380

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082014
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.3,007 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested110077%
Total Not Requested32523%
Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Satellite radio200No
iPod integration100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested105560%
Total Not Requested71540%

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