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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: $26,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $5,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Rear spoiler   375
LED headlights   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270
Rear spoiler   300
LED headlights   1,028
Options (change) 0 1,895
Options (change) 0 1,598
Destination 750 895
Total Price $26,950 $32,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,828
Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,950$32,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,950$31,585

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112019
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Speaker lights$100 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112019
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 Weight3,207 lb.3,275 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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