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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: $30,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $833

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,757

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,110 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $22,434 $27,865 $33,435
6-speed automated manual 1,075    
Package 2 3,500    
iPod integration 0    
Rear spoiler 479    
Navigation system 1,800    
Cargo net 69 50 50
6-speed automated manual 1,073    
Package 2 3,197    
iPod integration 0    
Rear spoiler 310    
Navigation system 1,589    
Cargo net 55 42 42
Options (change) 6,923 50 50
Options (change) 6,224 42 42
Destination 640 850 850
Total Price $31,673 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $29,298 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,520
Model Year200720162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,673$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-6,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,673$29,790$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$29,298$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-979-5,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,298$27,778$28,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$973

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLISXSX 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
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
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  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
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 player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,665$4,715$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979-5,576

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072016
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 Weight3,352 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

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Monsoon, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested242576%
Total Not Requested76524%

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