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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: $26,450

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,770

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $5,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,700 $31,120
Base Invoice $24,020 $29,874
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 750 820
Total Price $26,450 $31,940
Total Invoice $24,770 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,219
Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/39 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,450$31,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,450$29,125
Total Invoice$24,770$30,694
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,770$27,989

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimHybridHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
iPod integration $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights$100 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,625$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,705

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,490 lb.3,411 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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