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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: $20,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,400

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelJettaJettaOptima
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,195 $21,395 $19,395
Base Invoice $17,467 $20,539 $18,045
Sunroof 1,250 900 800
Convenience Package 1,350    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof 1,200 864 715
Convenience Package 1,296    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056  
Options (change) 3,700 2,000 800
Options (change) 3,552 1,920 715
Destination 770 770 640
Total Price $22,665 $24,165 $20,835
Total Invoice $21,789 $23,229 $19,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,014
Model Year201120112007
ModelJettaJettaOptima
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5161hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/60-16
Total Price$22,665$24,165$20,835
Adjustments for Features-390-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,275$22,600$20,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$21,789$23,229$19,400
Adjustments for Features-375-1,5040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,414$21,725$19,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112007
ModelJettaJettaOptima
TrimSESELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration$100$100 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$4,465$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$1,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-375-1,5040

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112007
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.1 in
Length182.2 in186.4 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62539%
Total Not Requested99061%

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