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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: $26,870

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,860

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $21,975
Base Invoice $22,795 $20,370
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900 1,200
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Premium Package   2,000
2.7L V6   1,000
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864 1,075
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Premium Package   1,790
2.7L V6   930
Options (change) 4,050 4,200
Options (change) 3,888 3,795
Destination 770 695
Total Price $28,565 $26,870
Total Invoice $27,453 $24,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,689
Model Year20122010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17
Total Price$28,565$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,565$25,685
Total Invoice$27,453$24,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,453$23,764

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,965$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,096

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,157 lb.3,294 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested94042%

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%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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