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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: $30,120

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,948

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelOptimaJettaJetta
TrimHybrid EXHybrid SELHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $29,325 $31,180
Base Invoice $28,752 $28,153 $29,933
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $31,885 $30,120 $31,975
Total Invoice $29,647 $28,948 $30,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $612
Model Year201820132013
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$30,120$31,975
Adjustments for Features-1,4100-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,475$30,120$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$29,647$28,948$30,728
Adjustments for Features-1,3110-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,336$28,948$29,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$795

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820132013
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  
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
Rear air vents$100  
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  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights  $125
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$4,325$2,915$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3110-985

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182013
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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