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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: $6,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $36,050
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $33,597
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo net 50 50  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Rear spoiler     479
Body kit     1,650
Navigation system     1,800
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo net 42 42  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Rear spoiler     310
Body kit     1,390
Navigation system     1,589
Options (change) 5,650 50 4,154
Options (change) 5,230 42 3,488
Destination 800 800 690
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $40,894
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $37,775

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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: $8,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,279
Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,950$36,150$40,894
Adjustments for Features-1,385-2,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$33,415$40,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$37,775
Adjustments for Features-1,297-2,5580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,496$31,247$37,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$751$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142008
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboVR6
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
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 
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$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,850$7,200$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$2,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,297-2,5580

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
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
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested267582%
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%

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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