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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: $8,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Base Invoice $19,255 $30,486 $32,534 $34,519
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Navigation system 1,200      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375 375 375
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Navigation system 1,075      
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,470 375 375 375
Options (change) 3,100 300 300 300
Destination 675 820 820 820
Total Price $24,835 $32,985 $35,120 $37,190
Total Invoice $23,030 $31,606 $33,654 $35,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,721
Model Year2009201520152015
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4170hp I4150hp 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)215/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$24,835$32,985$35,120$37,190
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-2,980-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$30,005$32,140$34,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$4,105
Total Invoice$23,030$31,606$33,654$35,639
Adjustments for Features0-2,855-2,856-2,952
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$28,751$30,798$32,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,047$3,936

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201520152015
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T 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 app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
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   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
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, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450$450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,625$4,605$4,605$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$2,980$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,855-2,856-2,952

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092015
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.3,173 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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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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