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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: $22,465

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,447

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $27,195
Base Invoice $17,605 $25,412
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220 479
2.7L V6 1,300  
CD changer, remote 375  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169 310
2.7L V6 1,020  
CD changer, remote 288  
Options (change) 2,775 479
Options (change) 2,252 310
Destination 590 750
Total Price $22,465 $28,424
Total Invoice $20,447 $26,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,683
Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$22,465$28,424
Adjustments for Features0-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,465$25,909
Total Invoice$20,447$26,472
Adjustments for Features0-2,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,447$24,130

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062010
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,925$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,342

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062010
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 Weight3,279 lb.3,344 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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