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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: $33,950

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $3,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $29,950
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $27,513
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50  
Luxury #2 Package     5,250
Sport Package     300
Navigation system     1,800
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo net 42 42  
Luxury #2 Package     4,797
Sport Package     274
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 5,650 50 7,350
Options (change) 5,230 42 6,660
Destination 800 800 630
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $37,930
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $34,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,377
Model Year201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$33,950$36,150$37,930
Adjustments for Features-1,460-2,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$34,090$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$34,803
Adjustments for Features-1,367-1,9260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,426$31,879$34,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,453$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142006
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited Turbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,800$6,400$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$2,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,367-1,9260

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142006
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in106.7 in
Length190.7 in188.2 in
Width72.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,576 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
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
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested267582%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested364069%
Total Not Requested164031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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