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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: $23,725

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,362 $18,510
Floor mats 235  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Floor mats 185  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 475 3,155
Options (change) 385 2,740
Destination 850 675
Total Price $30,870 $23,725
Total Invoice $29,597 $21,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,126
Model Year20182008
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/60-16
Total Price$30,870$23,725
Adjustments for Features-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,215$23,725
Total Invoice$29,597$21,925
Adjustments for Features-2,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,051$21,925

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLIEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,230$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5460

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,208 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima specs.

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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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