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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: $30,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,757

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $28,362 $27,865 $33,435
Floor mats 235    
Door sill trim plates 240    
Cargo net 100 50 50
Floor mats 185    
Door sill trim plates 200    
Cargo net 80 42 42
Options (change) 575 50 50
Options (change) 465 42 42
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $30,970 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $29,677 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,139
Model Year201820162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$30,970$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features0-235-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,970$30,605$31,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$29,677$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features0-219-4,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,677$28,538$29,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$971

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820162016
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$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$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $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 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$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$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$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,175$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-4,818

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182016
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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