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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: $26,450

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,770

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSETDIEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $24,995 $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $22,795 $23,995 $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020
Premium Package 2,550 2,550 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Navigation system     1,400 1,400 1,400  
Premium Package 2,193 2,193 2,635 2,635 2,635  
Navigation system     1,250 1,250 1,250  
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 4,350 4,350 4,350 0
Options (change) 2,193 2,193 3,885 3,885 3,885 0
Destination 770 770 750 750 750 750
Total Price $27,065 $28,315 $28,300 $30,200 $31,600 $26,450
Total Invoice $25,758 $26,958 $26,310 $28,090 $29,395 $24,770

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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: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,039
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSETDIEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16
Total Price$27,065$28,315$28,300$30,200$31,600$26,450
Adjustments for Features-2,015-1,165-4,850-4,850-5,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,050$27,150$23,450$25,350$26,125$26,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$1,900$2,675$3,000
Total Invoice$25,758$26,958$26,310$28,090$29,395$24,770
Adjustments for Features-1,918-1,109-4,509-4,511-5,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,840$25,849$21,801$23,579$24,302$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,009$0$1,778$2,501$2,969

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelJetta SportWagenJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSETDIEXEX TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100$1100$1100
6-speed manual $150    
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire   $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   $100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio  $50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback     $100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50 
Speaker lights  $100$100$100$100
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,815$3,965$7,650$7,650$8,275$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$1,165$4,850$4,850$5,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,918-1,109-4,509-4,511-5,0930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelJetta SportWagenOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in110.0 in
Length179.3 in190.7 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height59.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,229 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested190082%
Total Not Requested42518%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested152549%
Total Not Requested158051%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested152549%
Total Not Requested158051%

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested152551%
Total Not Requested148049%

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