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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $80

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,805

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $29,545
Base Invoice $24,480 $28,362
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 2,000  
Floor mats   235
Door sill trim plates   240
Premium Package 1,790  
Technology Package 1,785  
Floor mats   185
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 4,000 475
Options (change) 3,575 385
Destination 750 850
Total Price $30,950 $30,870
Total Invoice $28,805 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,811
Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,950$30,870
Adjustments for Features-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,855$30,870
Total Invoice$28,805$29,597
Adjustments for Features-1,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,786$29,597

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimSX2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,100$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in183.3 in
Width72.1 in70.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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