Volkswagen Jetta Volkswagen Jetta 2009 Kia Optima Kia Optima 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $194

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,757

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $176

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $23,094 $27,865 $33,435
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Autobahn Package 2,405    
Navigation system 1,990    
Cargo net 69 50 50
6-speed automated manual 1,099    
Autobahn Package 2,227    
Navigation system 1,758    
Cargo net 55 42 42
Options (change) 5,564 50 50
Options (change) 5,139 42 42
Destination 700 850 850
Total Price $31,034 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $28,933 $28,757 $34,327

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Volkswagen Jetta dealer quotes or Kia Optima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,794
Model Year200920162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,034$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,034$29,105$30,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$28,933$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,618-6,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,933$27,139$28,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$976

Return to top

Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920162016
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 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$3,605$5,340$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,618-6,212

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092016
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Volkswagen models.