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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: $20,235

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720192019
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $25,295 $29,995
Rear spoiler 200 375 375
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Floor mats   235  
Rear spoiler 160 300 300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270 270
Floor mats   185  
Options (change) 200 935 700
Options (change) 160 755 570
Destination 640 895 895
Total Price $20,235 $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: $6,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,537
Model Year200720192019
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$20,235$27,125$31,590
Adjustments for Features0-825-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,235$26,300$28,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,915

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200720192019
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXWolfsburg EditionSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
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
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
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  
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$2,300$3,125$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-50-157

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072019
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 Weight3,179 lb.3,274 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
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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