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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: $3,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,694

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,150 $31,120
Base Invoice $29,815 $29,874
Technology Package 2,350  
Technology Package 2,185  
Options (change) 2,350 0
Options (change) 2,185 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $35,325 $31,940
Total Invoice $32,825 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $426
Model Year20152016
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$35,325$31,940
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$31,940
Total Invoice$32,825$30,694
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,120$30,694

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152016
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
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$5,550$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7050

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20152016
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in104.4 in
Length190.7 in183.3 in
Width72.1 in70.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,510 lb.3,371 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55031%
Total Not Requested120069%

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