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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelJettaOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,395 $25,140
Base Invoice $20,539 $23,453
Sunroof 900  
Premium Package   3,700
Sunroof 864  
Premium Package   3,372
Options (change) 900 3,700
Options (change) 864 3,372
Destination 770 850
Total Price $23,065 $29,690
Total Invoice $22,173 $27,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year20112016
ModelJettaOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5185hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$23,065$29,690
Adjustments for Features0-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,065$24,065
Total Invoice$22,173$27,675
Adjustments for Features0-5,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,173$22,432

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
ModelJettaOptima
TrimSELEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,015$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,243

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.4 in
Length182.2 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,018 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear reading lights0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Android Auto support100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested67519%
Total Not Requested292581%

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