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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $17,605 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85 235    
Rear spoiler 220 375 375 375
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65 185    
Rear spoiler 169 300 300 300
Options (change) 2,100 610 375 375
Options (change) 1,834 485 300 300
Destination 590 820 820 820
Total Price $21,790 $31,925 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $20,029 $30,550 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$21,790$31,925$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features0-6,605-8,715-8,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$25,320$26,750$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$20,029$30,550$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,321-8,351-8,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$24,229$25,634$27,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405$3,768

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,375$7,980$10,090$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605$8,715$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,321-8,351-8,448

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062016
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length185.8 in191.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft315.9 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 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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