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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $11,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,148

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,950
Base Invoice $17,605 $27,513
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
CD changer, remote 375  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
CD changer, remote 288  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 2,255 2,750
Options (change) 1,953 2,513
Destination 590 630
Total Price $21,945 $33,330
Total Invoice $20,148 $30,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,031
Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-17
Total Price$21,945$33,330
Adjustments for Features0-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,945$29,550
Total Invoice$20,148$30,656
Adjustments for Features0-3,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,148$27,179

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,550$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,477

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062006
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.7 in
Length185.8 in188.2 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested220057%
Total Not Requested163043%

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