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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: $29,865

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,779

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $26,500
Base Invoice $23,094 $24,760
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990 1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758 1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 4,395 4,350
Options (change) 3,985 3,885
Destination 700 750
Total Price $29,865 $31,600
Total Invoice $27,779 $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: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,821
Model Year20092012
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,865$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,865$27,905
Total Invoice$27,779$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,779$25,958

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$2,755$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,437

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092012
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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

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