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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: $30,735

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,492

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $27,500 $35,300
Base Invoice $28,362 $25,763 $32,963
Cargo net 100 50 50
Door sill trim plates 240    
Technology Package   2,300  
Premium Package   3,300  
Cargo net 80 42 42
Door sill trim plates 200    
Technology Package   2,129  
Premium Package   3,059  
Options (change) 340 5,650 50
Options (change) 280 5,230 42
Destination 850 800 800
Total Price $30,735 $33,950 $36,150
Total Invoice $29,492 $31,793 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73
Model Year201820142014
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG20/31 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,735$33,950$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,535-3,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,735$31,415$32,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$29,492$31,793$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-2,374-3,633
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,492$29,419$30,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$753

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820142014
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISX TurboSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,190$6,725$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535$3,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374-3,633

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182014
ModelJettaOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in110.0 in
Length183.3 in190.7 in
Width70.0 in72.1 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,208 lb.3,468 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested52516%
Total Not Requested275084%

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