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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: $27,250

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,814

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,510

Kia Optima Hybrid   
Difference: $4,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimEXSXHybridKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,700 $26,200 $26,500 $27,195
Base Invoice $21,210 $24,480 $24,760 $25,412
Premium Package 2,250 2,000    
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Navigation system       1,990
Rear spoiler       479
Body kit       1,650
Premium Package 2,010 1,790    
Technology Package 1,785 1,785    
Navigation system       1,758
Rear spoiler       310
Body kit       1,390
Options (change) 4,250 4,000 0 4,119
Options (change) 3,795 3,575 0 3,458
Destination 750 750 750 750
Total Price $27,700 $30,950 $27,250 $32,064
Total Invoice $25,755 $28,805 $25,510 $29,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,909
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,243
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimEXSXHybridKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16235/45-17
Total Price$27,700$30,950$27,250$32,064
Adjustments for Features-4,445-5,0700-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,255$25,880$27,250$30,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,625$3,995$0
Total Invoice$25,755$28,805$25,510$29,620
Adjustments for Features-4,133-4,7190-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,622$24,086$25,510$27,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,464$3,888$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimEXSXHybridKomfort
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Media drive, small  $5 
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25 
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass$0$0 $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,050$7,675$2,605$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,445$5,070$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,133-4,7190-1,755

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112010
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in188.2 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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