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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: $10,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072020
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,395 $31,095
Convenience Package 700  
Leather seating surfaces 600  
Rear spoiler 200 375
Sunroof 800  
Convenience Package 625  
Leather seating surfaces 535  
Rear spoiler 160 300
Sunroof 715  
Options (change) 2,300 375
Options (change) 2,035 300
Destination 640 920
Total Price $22,335 $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: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,788
Model Year20072020
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG23/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16235/45-18
Total Price$22,335$32,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,335$24,750

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072020
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
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
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
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
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,000$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20072020
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length186.4 in193.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,325 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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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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