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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: $31,950

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,725

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $7,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,800 $35,995
Base Invoice $25,040 $34,519
Navigation system 1,400  
Premium Package 2,950  
Rear spoiler   375
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Body kit   1,900
Navigation system 1,250  
Premium Package 2,635  
Rear spoiler   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   300
Body kit   1,700
Options (change) 4,350 2,650
Options (change) 3,885 2,300
Destination 800 820
Total Price $31,950 $39,465
Total Invoice $29,725 $37,639

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,265
Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXV6 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)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,950$39,465
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,950$38,785
Total Invoice$29,725$37,639
Adjustments for Features0-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$36,990

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132015
ModelOptimaPassat
TrimSXV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
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
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Speaker lights$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-649

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20132015
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 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 radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested213070%

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