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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: $24,865

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,901

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $29

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $21,975
Base Invoice $20,539 $20,370
Sport Package 700  
Sunroof 900  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Premium Package   2,000
Navigation system   1,200
Sport Package 672  
Sunroof 864  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056  
Premium Package   1,790
Navigation system   1,075
Options (change) 2,700 3,200
Options (change) 2,592 2,865
Destination 770 695
Total Price $24,865 $25,870
Total Invoice $23,901 $23,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,368
Model Year20112010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17
Total Price$24,865$25,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$24,360
Total Invoice$23,901$23,930
Adjustments for Features0-1,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,901$22,533

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimSELSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,840$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,397

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112010
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.1 in
Length182.2 in189.0 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested42581%
Total Not Requested10019%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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