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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: $27,375

Kia Optima Hybrid Premium   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,644

Kia Optima Hybrid Premium   
Difference: $5,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $25,995 $30,990
Base Invoice $29,874 $24,350 $28,752
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   135  
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   108  
Options (change) 0 485 350
Options (change) 0 399 291
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $31,940 $27,375 $32,235
Total Invoice $30,694 $25,644 $29,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,729
Model Year201520182018
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H154hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG39/46 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/65-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,940$27,375$32,235
Adjustments for Features-2,4150-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$27,375$29,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,635
Total Invoice$30,694$25,644$29,938
Adjustments for Features-2,3210-2,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,373$25,644$26,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,299

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520182018
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$4,965$2,550$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3210-2,995

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152018
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.4 in
Length183.3 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in73.2 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,411 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 Volume15.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid Premium

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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