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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: $29,600

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,535

Kia Optima EX Turbo   
Difference: $7,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX TurboV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,700 $35,995
Base Invoice $23,080 $34,519
Technology Package 2,000  
Premium Package 2,150  
Technology Package 1,785  
Premium Package 1,920  
Options (change) 4,150 0
Options (change) 3,705 0
Destination 750 820
Total Price $29,600 $36,815
Total Invoice $27,535 $35,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,887
Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX TurboV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,600$36,815
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,600$35,860
Total Invoice$27,535$35,339
Adjustments for Features0-917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,535$34,422

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimEX TurboV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Speaker lights$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112015
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,385 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested60025%
Total Not Requested180075%

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