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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: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,879

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport   
Difference: $3,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620102010
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8T SportEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,895 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $20,059 $19,620 $20,370
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
Premium Package   2,200 2,000
2.7L V6   1,000 1,000
Navigation system   1,075 1,075
Premium Package   1,960 1,790
2.7L V6   940 930
Options (change) 0 4,400 4,200
Options (change) 0 3,975 3,795
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $21,715 $26,090 $26,870
Total Invoice $20,879 $24,290 $24,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $511
Model Year201620102010
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8T SportEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$21,715$26,090$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-3,115-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,715$22,975$23,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$830
Total Invoice$20,879$24,290$24,860
Adjustments for Features0-2,900-2,836
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,879$21,390$22,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$634

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620102010
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim1.8T SportEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Universal garage door opener $100$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$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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
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  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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$100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,435$4,550$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,115$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,900-2,836

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162010
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in107.1 in
Length183.3 in189.0 in
Width70.0 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,047 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 Volume15.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested230092%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
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)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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