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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: $28,350

Kia Optima SX Turbo   
Difference: $4,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142019
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,995 $27,500 $35,300 $29,995
Technology Package 700      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500      
Cargo net 50 50 50 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Rear spoiler       375
LED headlights       1,195
Technology Package 650      
Panoramic sunroof 1,395      
Cargo net 42 42 42 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Rear spoiler       300
LED headlights       1,028
Options (change) 2,250 50 50 1,995
Options (change) 2,087 42 42 1,678
Destination 800 800 800 895
Total Price $35,045 $28,350 $36,150 $32,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,097
Model Year2014201420142019
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H274hp I4274hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$35,045$28,350$36,150$32,885
Adjustments for Features-4,1750-5,550-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$28,350$30,600$32,060
Cost Above Minimum$2,520$0$2,250$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142019
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaPassat
TrimHybrid EXSX TurboSX Limited TurboSE R-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0 $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
HD radio$50 $50$50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system$600 $600 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250 
Traffic information$25 $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Speaker lights$100$100$100 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats   $75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,300$5,125$10,675$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,175$0$5,550$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8790-5,190-65

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142019
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 Weight3,238 lb.3,275 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 Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat SE R-Line

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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