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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $730

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $26,500
Base Invoice $28,362 $24,760
Floor mats 235  
Door sill trim plates 240  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Floor mats 185  
Door sill trim plates 200  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 475 4,350
Options (change) 385 3,885
Destination 850 750
Total Price $30,870 $31,600
Total Invoice $29,597 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,174
Model Year20182012
ModelJettaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,870$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$30,555
Total Invoice$29,597$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,597$28,423

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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 
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 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-972

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.0 in
Length183.3 in190.7 in
Width70.0 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested47516%
Total Not Requested253084%

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