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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,885

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimTDIEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,565 $25,600 $30,990 $35,210 $30,500
Base Invoice $25,503 $23,902 $28,752 $32,743 $28,380
Navigation system 800        
Panoramic sunroof 1,800        
Premium Package   2,300      
Navigation system 768        
Panoramic sunroof 1,727        
Premium Package   2,088      
Options (change) 2,600 2,300 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,495 2,088 0 0 0
Destination 820 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,919 0
Total Price $29,985 $28,795 $31,885 $31,186 $31,395
Total Invoice $28,818 $26,885 $29,647 $28,719 $29,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,014
Model Year20142018201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimTDIEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4 D185hp I4154hp I4 H154hp I4 PiH245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 6630, 10630, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,985$28,795$31,885$31,186$31,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-1,585-1,435-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,985$25,495$30,300$29,751$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,805$4,256$800
Total Invoice$28,818$26,885$29,647$28,719$29,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,081-1,474-1,321-4,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,818$23,804$28,173$27,398$24,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,369$3,594$715

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018201820182018
ModelJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimTDIEXHybrid EXPlug-in Hybrid EXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat $40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  $1200
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
HD radio$50 $50$50 
iPod integration$100    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Navigation system$600 $600$600 
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting $150  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,390$7,690$5,975$5,825$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$1,585$1,435$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,081-1,474-1,321-4,756

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
ModelJetta SportWagenOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.4 in
Length179.3 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in73.2 in
Height59.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested95042%

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