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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimEXSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $23,945
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $22,987
2.7L V6 1,005 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Autobahn Package     2,250
6-speed automated manual     1,100
2.7L V6 840 935  
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Autobahn Package     2,160
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,275 3,105 3,350
Options (change) 2,865 2,810 3,216
Destination 675 675 795
Total Price $24,640 $24,920 $28,090
Total Invoice $22,795 $23,150 $26,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,999
Model Year200920092013
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimEXSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6194hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,640$24,920$28,090
Adjustments for Features-860-5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,780$24,360$28,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$22,795$23,150$26,998
Adjustments for Features-796-5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,999$22,630$26,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092013
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimEXSXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,925$2,625$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-796-5200

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,294 lb.3,157 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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