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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: $19,720

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $2,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,995 $17,495 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $20,155 $16,510 $19,255 $19,665
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,455    
Floor mats   95    
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200    
Floor mats   75    
Options (change) 0 1,550 0 0
Options (change) 0 1,275 0 0
Destination 820 675 675 675
Total Price $21,815 $19,720 $21,365 $21,815
Total Invoice $20,975 $18,460 $19,930 $20,340

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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: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,426
Model Year2014200920092009
ModelJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5175hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/60-16205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$21,815$19,720$21,365$21,815
Adjustments for Features-2200-2,780-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,595$19,720$18,585$19,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,135$0$825
Total Invoice$20,975$18,460$19,930$20,340
Adjustments for Features-2120-2,593-2,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,763$18,460$17,337$18,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,123$0$761

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2014200920092009
ModelJetta SportWagenOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimSLXEXSX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Outside temperature display$50 $50$50
Trip computer$150 $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50  
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,765$1,545$4,325$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$0$2,780$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-2,593-2,242

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142009
ModelJetta SportWagenOptima
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in107.1 in
Length179.3 in189.0 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height59.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,228 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested47568%
Total Not Requested22532%

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