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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $30

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $21,395
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $20,539
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Navigation system 1,200 1,200  
Sport Package     700
Sunroof     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Navigation system 1,075 1,075  
Sport Package     672
Sunroof     864
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,056
Options (change) 3,470 3,300 2,700
Options (change) 3,100 2,950 2,592
Destination 675 675 770
Total Price $24,835 $25,115 $24,865
Total Invoice $23,030 $23,290 $23,901

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,179
Model Year200920092011
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4175hp I4170hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$24,835$25,115$24,865
Adjustments for Features-1,410-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,425$24,005$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$23,030$23,290$23,901
Adjustments for Features-1,308-1,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,722$22,261$23,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092011
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimEXSXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$3,275$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$1,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,308-1,0290

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092011
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length189.0 in182.2 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

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