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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,700 $35,500 $23,745
Base Invoice $25,920 $33,140 $22,795
Technology Package 2,400    
Premium Package 3,300    
Autobahn Package     2,050
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
Technology Package 2,230    
Premium Package 3,060    
Autobahn Package     1,968
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 5,700 0 4,425
Options (change) 5,290 0 4,188
Destination 825 825 770
Total Price $34,225 $36,325 $28,940
Total Invoice $32,035 $33,965 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $290
Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,225$36,325$28,940
Adjustments for Features-4,885-6,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,340$30,090$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$32,035$33,965$27,753
Adjustments for Features-4,572-5,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,463$28,135$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$672$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201520152012
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,275$9,625$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,885$6,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,572-5,8300

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in182.2 in
Width72.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested305093%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

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