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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: $26,870

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,860

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,975 $29,280
Base Invoice $20,370 $28,109
2.7L V6 1,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,200  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
2.7L V6 930  
Premium Package 1,790  
Navigation system 1,075  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,200 1,100
Options (change) 3,795 1,056
Destination 695 820
Total Price $26,870 $31,200
Total Invoice $24,860 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,741
Model Year20102015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,870$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$29,760
Total Invoice$24,860$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,860$28,601

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,384

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102015
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in104.4 in
Length189.0 in183.3 in
Width71.1 in70.0 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,158 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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