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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: $25,294

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,921

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,545

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,395 $22,830 $24,990 $23,280 $32,150 $25,790 $27,700 $35,500
Base Invoice $19,249 $21,528 $23,552 $22,016 $29,815 $24,133 $25,920 $33,140
Navigation system 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790        
iPod integration 0 0 0          
Body kit 1,999 1,999 2,350 1,999        
Rear spoiler 360 360   360        
Sunroof   1,000 1,000          
Larger rear spoiler     499          
Technology Package         2,350   2,400  
Premium Tech Package           4,600    
Premium Package             3,300  
Navigation system 1,581 1,581 1,581 1,581        
iPod integration 0 0 0          
Body kit 1,685 1,685 2,075 1,685        
Rear spoiler 280 280   280        
Sunroof   883 883          
Larger rear spoiler     370          
Technology Package         2,185   2,230  
Premium Tech Package           4,270    
Premium Package             3,060  
Options (change) 4,149 5,149 5,639 4,149 2,350 4,600 5,700 0
Options (change) 3,546 4,429 4,909 3,546 2,185 4,270 5,290 0
Destination 750 750 750 750 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -1,300 -1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $25,294 $27,429 $30,079 $28,179 $35,325 $31,215 $34,225 $36,325
Total Invoice $23,545 $25,407 $27,911 $26,312 $32,825 $29,228 $32,035 $33,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $116
Model Year20102010201020102015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D140hp I4 D170hp I5159hp I4 H192hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10550, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18225/45-17215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,294$27,429$30,079$28,179$35,325$31,215$34,225$36,325
Adjustments for Features0-375-475-1,325-6,620-5,945-6,645-7,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,294$27,054$29,604$26,854$28,705$25,270$27,580$28,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$4,310$1,560$3,435$0$2,310$3,060
Total Invoice$23,545$25,407$27,911$26,312$32,825$29,228$32,035$33,965
Adjustments for Features0-347-441-1,237-6,151-5,567-6,220-7,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,545$25,060$27,470$25,075$26,674$23,661$25,815$26,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,515$3,925$1,530$3,013$0$2,154$2,828

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102010201020102015201520152015
ModelJettaJettaJettaJettaOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSETDITDI Cup EditionSELHybrid EXSXSX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manual $150$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel    $100  $100
Proximity key    $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225    
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15    
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200$200
Larger rear spoiler  $200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100    
Media drive$15$15$15$15    
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights    $125$125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50$50
Speaker lights    $100$100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights    $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100     
Floor mats$75$75$75$75    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim       $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Wood trim       $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels       $850
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,680$3,055$3,155$4,005$9,300$8,625$9,325$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$475$1,325$6,620$5,945$6,645$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-347-441-1,237-6,151-5,567-6,220-7,476

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102015
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length179.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height57.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 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
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90020%
Total Not Requested365080%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested3009%
Total Not Requested297591%

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