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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: $1,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSXSX LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,940 $36,040 $23,745
Base Invoice $27,865 $33,435 $22,795
Autobahn Package     2,050
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
Autobahn Package     1,968
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 0 0 4,425
Options (change) 0 0 4,188
Destination 850 850 770
Total Price $30,790 $36,890 $28,940
Total Invoice $28,715 $34,285 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,556
Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSXSX LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,790$36,890$28,940
Adjustments for Features-2,700-7,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,090$29,240$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,715$34,285$27,753
Adjustments for Features-2,518-7,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,197$27,175$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$978$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201620162012
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimSXSX LimitedGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $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 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,365$11,315$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$7,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,518-7,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in182.2 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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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 seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122555%
Total Not Requested101545%

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