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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: $2,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,793

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $2,667

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimSX TurboSX Limited TurboV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,500 $35,300 $34,650
Base Invoice $25,763 $32,963 $33,230
Technology Package 2,300    
Premium Package 3,300    
Cargo net 50 50 100
Rear spoiler     375
Technology Package 2,129    
Premium Package 3,059    
Cargo net 42 42 80
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 5,650 50 475
Options (change) 5,230 42 380
Destination 800 800 850
Total Price $33,950 $36,150 $35,975
Total Invoice $31,793 $33,805 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima SX Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138
Model Year201420142018
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 MPG19/28 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$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,950$34,800$33,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$31,793$33,805$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,262-2,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,793$32,543$31,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
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 
Body kit$0$0 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights$100$100 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats  $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,375$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,262-2,529

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142018
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.3,571 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Infinity, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested117536%
Total Not Requested210064%

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