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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $579

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $26,500
Base Invoice $22,434 $24,760
Package 2 3,500  
Rear spoiler 479  
Body kit 1,650  
Navigation system 1,800 1,400
iPod integration 0  
Premium Package   2,950
Package 2 3,197  
Rear spoiler 310  
Body kit 1,390  
Navigation system 1,589 1,250
iPod integration 0  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 7,429 4,350
Options (change) 6,486 3,885
Destination 640 750
Total Price $32,179 $31,600
Total Invoice $29,560 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,105
Model Year20072012
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$32,179$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,179$28,440
Total Invoice$29,560$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,560$26,455

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072012
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length179.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height57.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested162551%
Total Not Requested156549%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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