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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: $24,640

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,795

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,945 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $22,987 $19,255 $19,665
Autobahn Package 2,250    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
2.7L V6   1,005 1,005
Autobahn Package 2,160    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
2.7L V6   840 935
Options (change) 3,350 3,275 3,105
Options (change) 3,216 2,865 2,810
Destination 795 675 675
Total Price $28,090 $24,640 $24,920
Total Invoice $26,998 $22,795 $23,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,999
Model Year201320092009
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,090$24,640$24,920
Adjustments for Features0-860-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,090$23,780$24,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$26,998$22,795$23,150
Adjustments for Features0-796-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,998$21,999$22,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$631

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320092009
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimGLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,065$2,925$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-796-520

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132009
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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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 EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%
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%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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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