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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: $22,165

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,104

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $17,605 $28,107 $33,597
Leather Package 1,000    
Floor mats 85    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Rear spoiler 220 479 479
CD changer, remote 375    
Leather Package 890    
Floor mats 65    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Rear spoiler 169 310 310
CD changer, remote 288    
Options (change) 2,475 479 479
Options (change) 2,122 310 310
Destination 590 690 690
Total Price $22,165 $31,269 $37,219
Total Invoice $20,317 $29,107 $34,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,429
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,369
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$22,165$31,269$37,219
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,165$27,594$32,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$20,317$29,107$34,597
Adjustments for Features0-3,421-4,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,317$25,686$30,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,840

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,550$5,225$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,421-4,071

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062008
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%

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