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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: $6,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,690 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $19,255 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Premium Package 1,300      
Convenience Package 970      
Navigation system 1,200      
Floor mats   235    
Premium Package 1,160      
Convenience Package 865      
Navigation system 1,075      
Floor mats   185    
Options (change) 3,470 235 0 0
Options (change) 3,100 185 0 0
Destination 675 820 820 820
Total Price $24,835 $31,550 $35,090 $37,655
Total Invoice $23,030 $30,250 $33,685 $36,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,380
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6S6
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$31,550$35,090$37,655
Adjustments for Features0-4,005-6,115-6,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,835$27,545$28,975$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,430$3,895
Total Invoice$23,030$30,250$33,685$36,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,840-5,870-5,966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,030$26,410$27,815$30,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405$3,769

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelOptimaPassatPassatPassat
TrimEX1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,525$5,530$7,640$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005$6,115$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,840-5,870-5,966

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092016
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.3,231 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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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