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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: $5,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $19,255 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Navigation system 1,200      
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Navigation system 1,075      
Options (change) 3,470 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,100 0 0 0
Destination 675 770 770 770
Total Price $24,835 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720
Total Invoice $23,030 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,989
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,835$30,665$32,965$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-1,480-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$29,185$31,485$32,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$23,030$29,440$31,646$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,421-1,421-1,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$28,019$30,225$30,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$3,005$3,005$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$1,480$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,421-1,421-1,517

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in110.4 in
Length189.0 in191.6 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,158 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 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 Volume15.0 ft315.9 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-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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