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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: $31,975

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,728

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,180 $32,195
Base Invoice $29,933 $29,856
Technology Package   2,380
Technology Package   2,212
Options (change) 0 2,380
Options (change) 0 2,212
Destination 795 850
Total Price $31,975 $35,425
Total Invoice $30,728 $32,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,350
Model Year20132016
ModelJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H159hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG36/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,975$35,425
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,975$31,615
Total Invoice$30,728$32,918
Adjustments for Features0-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,728$29,378

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132016
ModelJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$2,890$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,540

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,311 lb.3,496 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1750100%

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