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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: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $5,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $35,995
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $34,519
Premium Package 3,300    
Technology Package 2,300    
Cargo net 50 50 100
Rear spoiler     375
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Body kit     1,900
Premium Package 3,059    
Technology Package 2,129    
Cargo net 42 42 80
Rear spoiler     300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     300
Body kit     1,700
Options (change) 5,650 50 2,750
Options (change) 5,230 42 2,380
Destination 800 800 820
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $39,565
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $37,719

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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: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,624
Model Year201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4274hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG20/31 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,950$36,150$39,565
Adjustments for Features-745-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$34,055$39,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$37,719
Adjustments for Features-698-1,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,095$31,846$37,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$751$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142015
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
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 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Speaker lights$100$100 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,725$7,075$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$2,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-698-1,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142015
ModelOptimaPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in110.4 in
Length190.7 in191.6 in
Width72.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,468 lb.3,423 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested90027%
Total Not Requested237573%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested62549%
Total Not Requested65051%

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