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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: $22,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,447

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelJettaJettaJettaOptima
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,725 $23,445 $24,805 $19,100
Base Invoice $17,977 $22,507 $23,813 $17,605
Sunroof 1,340      
Convenience Package 1,350      
Rear spoiler 375 375 375 220
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats       85
Antilock brakes (ABS)       795
2.7L V6       1,300
CD changer, remote       375
Sunroof 1,287      
Convenience Package 1,296      
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 169
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,056 1,056    
Floor mats       65
Antilock brakes (ABS)       710
2.7L V6       1,020
CD changer, remote       288
Options (change) 4,165 1,475 375 2,775
Options (change) 3,939 1,356 300 2,252
Destination 770 770 770 590
Total Price $23,660 $25,690 $25,950 $22,465
Total Invoice $22,686 $24,633 $24,883 $20,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,218
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelJettaJettaJettaOptima
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5170hp I5170hp I5170hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG24/31 MPG24/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9400, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$23,660$25,690$25,950$22,465
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,390-2,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$23,300$23,560$22,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$965$0
Total Invoice$22,686$24,633$24,883$20,447
Adjustments for Features-1,021-2,292-2,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,665$22,341$22,591$20,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$676$926$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelJettaJettaJettaOptima
TrimSESELSEL PremiumEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,865$5,190$5,190$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,390$2,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,021-2,292-2,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in106.3 in
Length182.2 in185.8 in
Width70.0 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested111569%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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