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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $8,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $36,050
Base Invoice $24,760 $33,597
Premium Package 2,950  
Navigation system 1,400 1,800
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   225
Rear spoiler   479
Body kit   1,650
Premium Package 2,635  
Navigation system 1,250 1,589
iPod integration   0
Heated front seats   199
Rear spoiler   310
Body kit   1,390
Options (change) 4,350 4,154
Options (change) 3,885 3,488
Destination 750 690
Total Price $31,600 $40,894
Total Invoice $29,395 $37,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,352
Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$31,600$40,894
Adjustments for Features0-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,600$40,864
Total Invoice$29,395$37,775
Adjustments for Features0-28
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,395$37,747

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,385 lb.3,576 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested240580%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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