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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: $21,715

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,590

Kia Optima LX   
Difference: $289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8T SportLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,895 $16,755 $19,895
Base Invoice $20,059 $15,810 $18,510
Appearance Package   800  
Stability control   650 650
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,395  
Rear spoiler   200 200
2.7L V6   1,695 1,005
Appearance Package   715  
Stability control   580 580
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,150  
Rear spoiler   160 160
2.7L V6   1,500 840
Options (change) 0 4,740 1,855
Options (change) 0 4,105 1,580
Destination 820 675 675
Total Price $21,715 $22,170 $22,425
Total Invoice $20,879 $20,590 $20,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $767
Model Year201620082008
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8T SportLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4185hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17205/60-16
Total Price$21,715$22,170$22,425
Adjustments for Features-9100-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,805$22,170$20,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$20,879$20,590$20,765
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,004$20,590$19,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,353$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620082008
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8T SportLXEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,460$1,550$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$910$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8750-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162008
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.1 in
Length183.3 in186.4 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,047 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 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 Volume15.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima LX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82557%
Total Not Requested62543%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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