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Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $31,600 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $4,780 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395 Kia Optima SX | ||
| Difference: $3,963 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,500 | $29,950 |
| Base Invoice | $24,760 | $27,513 |
| Premium Package | 2,950 | |
| Navigation system | 1,400 | 1,800 |
| Sport Package | 300 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,750 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 950 | |
| Premium Package | 2,635 | |
| Navigation system | 1,250 | 1,589 |
| Sport Package | 274 | |
| Luxury #1 Package | 2,513 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 839 | |
| Options (change) | 4,350 | 5,800 |
| Options (change) | 3,885 | 5,215 |
| Destination | 750 | 630 |
| Total Price | $31,600 | $36,380 |
| Total Invoice | $29,395 | $33,358 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,377 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 274hp I4 | 280hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 22/34 MPG | 19/28 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 550, 12 | 80, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 235/45-17 |
| Total Price | $31,600 | $36,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -445 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,155 | $36,380 |
| Total Invoice | $29,395 | $33,358 |
| Adjustments for Features | -414 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,981 | $33,358 |
Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Passat |
| Trim | SX | 3.6 VR6 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Sunshade, rear | $125 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Speaker lights | $100 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | |
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,900 | $4,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $445 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -414 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 |
| Model | Optima | Passat |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 106.7 in |
| Length | 190.7 in | 188.2 in |
| Width | 72.1 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,385 lb. | 3,576 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.7 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.7 in | 37.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Media drive, small | 5 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 2405 | 80% |
Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 22% |
| Luxury #1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear | 125 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1950 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 1880 | 49% |
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