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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: $27,840

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,697

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $26,200
Base Invoice $22,795 $24,480
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900  
Rear spoiler 375  
Technology Package   2,000
Premium Package   2,000
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864  
Rear spoiler 300  
Technology Package   1,785
Premium Package   1,790
Options (change) 3,325 4,000
Options (change) 3,132 3,575
Destination 770 750
Total Price $27,840 $30,950
Total Invoice $26,697 $28,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,183
Model Year20122011
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,840$30,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,840$26,340
Total Invoice$26,697$28,805
Adjustments for Features0-4,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,697$24,514

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaOptima
TrimGLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,665$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,291

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122011
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.0 in
Length182.2 in190.7 in
Width70.0 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,805 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 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 control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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