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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: $31,420

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $2,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,027

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $1,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,545 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $28,362 $25,023 $33,481
Floor mats 235    
Cargo net 100 50 50
Remote start 450 425 425
Door sill trim plates 240    
Launch Edition   2,900  
SX Base Package   3,085  
Floor mats 185    
Cargo net 80 42 42
Remote start 350 353 353
Door sill trim plates 200    
Launch Edition   2,665  
SX Base Package   2,842  
Options (change) 1,025 6,460 475
Options (change) 815 5,902 395
Destination 850 895 895
Total Price $31,420 $34,210 $37,460
Total Invoice $30,027 $31,820 $34,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year201820172017
ModelJettaOptimaOptima
Trim2.0T GLISXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/31 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,420$34,210$37,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,685-6,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,420$30,525$31,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$30,027$31,820$34,771
Adjustments for Features0-3,428-5,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,027$28,392$28,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$383

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820172017
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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
Mirrorlink support$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,090$7,775$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,685$6,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,428-5,996

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182017
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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested55017%
Total Not Requested270083%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

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