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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: $27,375

Kia Optima Hybrid Premium   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,644

Kia Optima Hybrid Premium   
Difference: $5,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimHybrid PremiumHybrid EXHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $30,990 $31,120
Base Invoice $24,350 $28,752 $29,874
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 135    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 108    
Options (change) 485 350 0
Options (change) 399 291 0
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $27,375 $32,235 $31,940
Total Invoice $25,644 $29,938 $30,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,729
Model Year201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimHybrid PremiumHybrid EXHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H154hp I4 H170hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG39/46 MPG42/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/65-16215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$27,375$32,235$31,940
Adjustments for Features0-3,225-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,375$29,010$29,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,635$0
Total Invoice$25,644$29,938$30,694
Adjustments for Features0-2,995-2,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,644$26,943$28,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,299$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182015
ModelOptimaOptimaJetta
TrimHybrid PremiumHybrid EXHybrid SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Laminated front side windows $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,550$5,775$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,225$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,995-2,321

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182015
ModelOptimaJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in104.4 in
Length191.1 in183.3 in
Width73.2 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.3,411 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 ft315.7 ft3

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