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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $24,180 $30,180
Base Invoice $19,255 $22,461 $27,997
Convenience Package 970    
Premium Package 1,300    
Navigation system 1,200 1,800 1,800
Package #2   4,400  
iPod integration   0 0
Luxury Package     3,250
Convenience Package 865    
Premium Package 1,160    
Navigation system 1,075 1,589 1,589
Package #2   4,019  
iPod integration   0 0
Luxury Package     2,970
Options (change) 3,470 6,200 5,050
Options (change) 3,100 5,608 4,559
Destination 675 640 640
Total Price $24,835 $31,020 $35,870
Total Invoice $23,030 $28,709 $33,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,364
Model Year200920072007
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 780, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$24,835$31,020$35,870
Adjustments for Features0-340-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$30,680$34,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,610
Total Invoice$23,030$28,709$33,196
Adjustments for Features0-315-1,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$28,394$31,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,340

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920072007
ModelOptimaPassatPassat
TrimEX2.0T3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Sunshade, rear$125 $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$1,425$1,765$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-315-1,462

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092007
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.7 in
Length189.0 in188.2 in
Width71.1 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 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?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested52550%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested362575%
Total Not Requested121525%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Cargo net40No
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Wood trim300No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested265069%
Total Not Requested118031%

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