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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $20,690 $21,140
Base Invoice $28,362 $19,255 $19,665
Floor mats 235    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Premium Package   1,300 1,300
Convenience Package   970 800
2.7L V6   1,005 1,005
Navigation system   1,200 1,200
Floor mats 185    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Premium Package   1,160 1,160
Convenience Package   865 715
2.7L V6   840 935
Navigation system   1,075 1,075
Options (change) 475 4,475 4,305
Options (change) 385 3,940 3,885
Destination 850 675 675
Total Price $30,870 $25,840 $26,120
Total Invoice $29,597 $23,870 $24,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,202
Model Year201820092009
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4194hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,870$25,840$26,120
Adjustments for Features-1,880-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,990$25,540$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$29,597$23,870$24,225
Adjustments for Features-1,802-2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,795$23,593$24,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$632

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820092009
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLIEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
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 
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$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
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 
Compass $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,280$2,700$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,880$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,802-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,208 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?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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