Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2006 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,338

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $774

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,590 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $21,702 $27,865 $33,435
Package 3 4,885    
Rear spoiler 479    
Navigation system 1,800    
Cargo net 69 50 50
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Package 3 4,463    
Rear spoiler 310    
Navigation system 1,589    
Cargo net 55 42 42
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Options (change) 8,308 400 400
Options (change) 7,490 333 333
Destination 630 850 850
Total Price $32,528 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $29,822 $29,048 $34,618

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes or Kia Optima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63
Model Year200620162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,528$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features-7750-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,753$31,190$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$29,822$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features-7110-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,111$29,048$30,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$975

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200620162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0TSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshade, rear$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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information $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
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,790$4,015$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-7110-4,595

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20062016
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length179.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,303 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested332575%
Total Not Requested110025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.