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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: $31,065

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,647

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $30,245 $31,895
Base Invoice $28,752 $29,035 $30,619
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 895 820 820
Total Price $31,885 $31,065 $32,715
Total Invoice $29,647 $29,855 $31,439

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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: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,240
Model Year201720142014
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H170hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG42/48 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$31,885$31,065$32,715
Adjustments for Features-1,1100-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,775$31,065$31,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$625
Total Invoice$29,647$29,855$31,439
Adjustments for Features-1,0320-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,615$29,855$30,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201720142014
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,250$3,140$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0320-985

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172014
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 Weight3,486 lb.3,311 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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