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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelJettaJettaOptima
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,110 $24,110 $20,995
Base Invoice $20,585 $22,434 $19,620
Package 2 4,000 3,500  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,200
6-speed automated manual 1,075 1,075  
Premium Package     2,200
Package 2 3,654 3,197  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,589 1,075
6-speed automated manual 1,073 1,073  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 6,875 6,375 3,400
Options (change) 6,316 5,859 3,035
Destination 640 640 695
Total Price $29,625 $31,125 $25,090
Total Invoice $27,541 $28,933 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,968
Model Year200720072010
ModelJettaJettaOptima
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4200hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionS6S6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10250, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,625$31,125$25,090
Adjustments for Features-240-3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,385$30,760$25,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$27,541$28,933$23,350
Adjustments for Features-223-3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,318$28,594$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,276$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072010
ModelJettaJettaOptima
Trim2.0TGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,815$2,940$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-3390

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072010
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length179.3 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested267562%
Total Not Requested166538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested240075%
Total Not Requested79025%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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