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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,065

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $820

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,647

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $208

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelJettaJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,245 $31,895 $30,990
Base Invoice $29,035 $30,619 $28,752
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 895
Total Price $31,065 $32,715 $31,885
Total Invoice $29,855 $31,439 $29,647

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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: $265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,217
Model Year201420142018
ModelJettaJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H170hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG42/48 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,065$32,715$31,885
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,065$31,690$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$0
Total Invoice$29,855$31,439$29,647
Adjustments for Features0-985-1,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,855$30,454$28,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201420142018
ModelJettaJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SELHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights $50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,140$4,165$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985-1,009

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142018
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.3,486 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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