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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,299

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,895 $27,195
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,412
Convenience Package 700  
Appearance Package 700  
Premium Package 1,300  
Stability control 650  
Rear spoiler 200 479
2.7L V6 1,005  
Convenience Package 625  
Appearance Package 625  
Premium Package 1,160  
Stability control 580  
Rear spoiler 160 310
2.7L V6 840  
Options (change) 4,555 479
Options (change) 3,990 310
Destination 675 750
Total Price $25,125 $28,424
Total Invoice $23,175 $26,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,934
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,883
Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine185hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/45-17
Total Price$25,125$28,424
Adjustments for Features-6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$28,424
Total Invoice$23,175$26,472
Adjustments for Features-5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,589$26,472

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082010
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEXKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,100$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5860

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,287 lb.3,344 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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested32550%
Total Not Requested32550%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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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