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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $29,950
Base Invoice $18,510 $27,513
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Luxury #1 Package   2,750
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Luxury #1 Package   2,513
Options (change) 3,350 2,750
Options (change) 2,990 2,513
Destination 675 630
Total Price $23,920 $33,330
Total Invoice $22,175 $30,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,982
Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine162hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$23,920$33,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,920$31,700
Total Invoice$22,175$30,656
Adjustments for Features0-1,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,175$29,157

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,400$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,499

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082006
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested118031%

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