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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: $31,940

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $5,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,694

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,120 $30,990
Base Invoice $29,874 $28,752
Technology Package   5,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Technology Package   4,618
Universal garage door opener   291
Options (change) 0 5,350
Options (change) 0 4,909
Destination 820 895
Total Price $31,940 $37,235
Total Invoice $30,694 $34,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $300
Model Year20162017
ModelJettaOptima
TrimHybrid SEL PremiumHybrid EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4 H154hp I4 H
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)42/48 MPG39/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,940$37,235
Adjustments for Features0-4,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,940$32,750
Total Invoice$30,694$34,556
Adjustments for Features0-4,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,694$30,394

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162017
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,290$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,162

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,371 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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
LED headlights1000No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested100017%
Total Not Requested497583%

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