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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: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $31,095
Leather Package 1,000  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Floor mats 85  
Rear spoiler 220 375
2.7L V6 1,300  
Leather Package 890  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Floor mats 65  
Rear spoiler 169 300
2.7L V6 1,020  
Options (change) 3,400 375
Options (change) 2,854 300
Destination 590 920
Total Price $23,090 $32,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,165
Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6174hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$23,090$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-8,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$23,475

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,475$10,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-336

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062020
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.4 in
Length185.8 in193.6 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,325 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%

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