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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: $26,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,290

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $20,995
Base Invoice $22,659 $19,620
Autobahn Package 3,020  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,800 1,200
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
2.7L V6   1,000
Premium Package   2,200
Autobahn Package 2,797  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,589 1,075
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
2.7L V6   940
Premium Package   1,960
Options (change) 5,895 4,400
Options (change) 5,459 3,975
Destination 650 695
Total Price $30,845 $26,090
Total Invoice $28,768 $24,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,650
Model Year20082010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,845$26,090
Adjustments for Features0-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$25,905
Total Invoice$28,768$24,290
Adjustments for Features0-172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$24,118

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
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.3,294 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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