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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: $31,180

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,670

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $30,500
Base Invoice $28,362 $28,380
Floor mats 235  
Cargo net 100 50
Remote start 450 425
Floor mats 185  
Cargo net 80 42
Remote start 350 353
Options (change) 785 475
Options (change) 615 395
Destination 850 895
Total Price $31,180 $31,870
Total Invoice $29,827 $29,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,540
Model Year20182018
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,180$31,870
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$29,310
Total Invoice$29,827$29,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,827$27,287

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,383

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,208 lb.3,494 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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