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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,374

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $30,100 $36,050
Base Invoice $18,510 $28,107 $33,597
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Premium Package 1,300    
Stability control 650    
Rear spoiler 200 479 479
Heated front seats   225 225
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Premium Package 1,160    
Stability control 580    
Rear spoiler 160 310 310
Heated front seats   199 199
Options (change) 3,550 704 704
Options (change) 3,150 509 509
Destination 675 690 690
Total Price $24,120 $31,494 $37,444
Total Invoice $22,335 $29,306 $34,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,250
Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$24,120$31,494$37,444
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$29,644$34,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,245
Total Invoice$22,335$29,306$34,796
Adjustments for Features0-1,721-2,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$27,585$32,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,837

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200820082008
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEXLuxVR6
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 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$3,350$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,721-2,374

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082008
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.7 in
Length186.4 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.2 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, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52581%
Total Not Requested12519%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

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