Blue top is a Marine battery and comes in Deep Cycle and normal starting - not sure what the benefit is of using it in a vehicle. I really like the red top and the extra set of side terminals are great to easily connect add ons such as alarm, lights, and other misc items. I replaced my stock battery with an Optima as soon as I got it and the stock battery still lives in my garage for a booster / tester battery over 4yrs later. Optima (or other larger CCA battery) turns the VX over a lot quicker and makes for easier starts IMHO not to mention allowing more accessories to be used before running out of juice. Red Tops have double the warranty of the other Optimas.

Jump starting is not an issue with this or any 12 battery. I have jumped and been jumped (left DVD on too long) and nary a problem.