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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: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $18,045 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Convenience Package 700      
Leather seating surfaces 600      
Rear spoiler 200 375 375 375
Sunroof 800      
Convenience Package 625      
Leather seating surfaces 535      
Rear spoiler 160 300 300 300
Sunroof 715      
Options (change) 2,300 375 375 375
Options (change) 2,035 300 300 300
Destination 640 820 820 820
Total Price $22,335 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $20,720 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,761
Model Year2007201520152015
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$22,335$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-4,305-4,305-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$28,680$30,815$32,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$20,720$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features0-4,125-4,125-4,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,720$27,481$29,529$31,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048$3,937

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2007201520152015
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
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 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$5,730$5,730$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305$4,305$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,125-4,125-4,221

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072015
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length186.4 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,173 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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