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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: $22,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620192019
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $25,295 $29,995
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85 235  
Rear spoiler 220 375 375
2.7L V6 1,300    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65 185  
Rear spoiler 169 300 300
2.7L V6 1,020    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270 270
Options (change) 2,400 935 700
Options (change) 1,964 755 570
Destination 590 895 895
Total Price $22,090 $27,125 $31,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,847
Model Year200620192019
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$22,090$27,125$31,590
Adjustments for Features0-750-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$26,375$28,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200620192019
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,675$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-153

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062019
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 Weight3,279 lb.3,274 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg Edition

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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