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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: $31,940

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,355

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $31,120
Base Invoice $29,555 $29,874
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 800 820
Total Price $32,750 $31,940
Total Invoice $30,355 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,087
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,750$31,940
Adjustments for Features-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,785$31,940
Total Invoice$30,355$30,694
Adjustments for Features-2,7480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,607$30,694

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Forward collision warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Media drive, small$5 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Total Value of Features$6,655$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7480

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,496 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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